Those in the field of psychology will often try psychotherapy and counseling to determine root causes of certain symptoms that create anxiety in a patient before prescribing any anxiety pills.
General practitioners are often quick to prescribe a drug these days, often not even making a recommendation for psychotherapy.
Anxiety disorders will most often be treated with a combination of prescribed medications.
Common forms are antihistamines, tranquilizers, sedatives, antidepressants and benzodiazepines.
Which ones will be determined according to the type of symptoms and seriousness of anxiety.
Some types of common anxiety pills are listed below.
Antidepressants These fall into the SSRI category and work to suppress the amount of serotonin produced.
They are Celexa, Luvox, Paxil, Prozac and Zoloft.
Those who suffer from agoraphobia and obsessive compulsive disorders, as well as panic attacks, PTSD and social phobias are often prescribed these drugs.
The side effects are: Sleep disorders, headaches, decreased libido, nausea, constipation, tremors, fatigue and male sexual dysfunction.
Tranquilizers These are popular for their ability to suppress symptoms fast, in as little as fifteen to twenty minutes.
They can be used as needed, so if there is an anticipated episode the drug is available.
These types of anxiety pills include Ativan, Librium, Klonopin, Serax and Tranxene.
Side Effects There is a risk of developing a dependence on these drugs and there are severe withdrawal symptoms if discontinued abruptly.
Dizziness, confusion, nausea, constipation and drowsiness can also be experienced.
Other pills on the market include beta blockers, mood stabilizers, anti psychotics and MAO inhibitors.
The side effects are numerous and seeing there is a chance of dependency developing, more people are choosing herbal remedies and behavioral therapy to cure anxiety and panic attacks.
Valium is derived from Valerian Root, and this herb can be found and taken as a tea or pill form, except it is in its natural form.
No synthetic engineering.
It helps to calm and there are very few side effects when taken as directed.
Simple meditation is another technique for calming, and if anxiety begins to develop, deep breathing exercises and visual imagery are very helpful as well.
There are many different natural herbal supplements that can be taken instead of prescription medications.
Before going on anxiety pills, look into the alternatives.
Speak with people who use herbal remedies.
There is plenty of information available.
You local natural food store is one place to start.