Another class of drugs often used to treat anxiety is the bendodiazepines, including Valium, Xanax, and Klonopin. They curb anxiety by exerting a generally sedating effect on the brain ...

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Intense anxiety is common. Drug cravings can be fierce ... For drugs like short-acting benzodiazepine tranquilizers (Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, Ativan) withdrawal begins in 1-4 days and peaks ...

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A new Cochrane review confirms that antidepressants effectively reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) under trial conditions, although there is limited data on long-term usage.

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Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, is an anxiety symptom that can be triggered by certain, anxiety-inducing situations. Here’s ...

Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have identified in a preclinical model a specific brain circuit whose inhibition appears to reduce anxiety without side effects.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved Benadryl, which contains the active ingredient diphenhydramine, to treat anxiety. The medication is also not intended for long-term use.

The prevalence of diagnosed disorders from recurrent use of sedative, hypnotic and anti-anxiety medications in adolescents and young adults has increased sharply since 2001, according to researchers.

Teens and young adults with anxiety, ADHD, or sleep disorders were more likely to have a diagnosis of addiction to sedatives ...