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Anxiety disorders are treatable. Learn more about available medications, such as Xanax, Anafranil, Elavil, Serax, and Inderal, that may help manage this disorder. Research is ongoing to determine the effects of specific drugs used to treat anxiety. Find out what doctors usually prescribe to individuals with anxiety and how these drugs may help with the condition.


If you're contemplating starting medication for an anxiety disorder, you no doubt have

Elavil (known generically as amitriptyline) is a tricyclic antidepressant that was approved by

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How should this medicine be used?

Paxil or Paroxetine comes as a tablet,

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How should this anxiety medication be used?

Xanax or Alprazolam, comes as a tablet

The antidepressant Effexor, a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), was first

Ativan (available generically as lorazepam) is a powerful anti-anxiety drug in the class of

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Serax, known generically as oxazepam, is a member of the class of medications called

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