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Dr. Lauro Amezcua-patino, M.D.
Psychiatrist
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44 years
Experience
Dr. Lauro Amezcua-patino, M.D.
- CHANDLER, Arizona
- Universidad Autonoma UABC
- Accepting new patients
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What are the top medications for anxiety?
- * Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)*: Examples include fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), and escitalopram (Lexapro). SSRIs are often the first choice due READ MORE
- * Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)*: Examples include fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), and escitalopram (Lexapro). SSRIs are often the first choice due to their relatively mild side effect profile and effectiveness for both depression and anxiety. - * Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)*: Venlafaxine (Effexor) and duloxetine (Cymbalta) are examples. These are also effective for anxiety and depression but can have more pronounced side effects compared to SSRIs. - * Benzodiazepines*: Such as lorazepam (Ativan), diazepam (Valium), and alprazolam (Xanax). These are fast-acting but are generally recommended for short-term or situational anxiety due to their potential for dependence. - * Pregabalin (Lyrica)*: Although not a first-line treatment, it's sometimes used for generalized anxiety disorder. - * Buspirone (Buspar)*: This medication is less sedating than benzodiazepines and is used specifically for chronic anxiety, though it's generally less effective than SSRIs and SNRIs. - * Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)*: This antihistamine is sometimes used for short-term treatment of anxiety. - * Other Antidepressants*: Some older classes of antidepressants, like tricyclic antidepressants and MAOIs, are also used but generally have a less favorable side effect profile.
