“Can anxiety be treated with antidepressants?”

It can help but is not necessary

Specific medication questions are best asked of a Psychiatrist, as Psychologists usually just provide therapy and Psychiatrists provide medication management. However, in general there are a few classes of medications that help with anxiety. Antidepressants are frequently used when the anxiety is at high levels daily. These medications are in your system 24/7. There are also a few classes of short-acting anti-anxiety medications that are taken for more situational or breakthrough anxiety, as they are effective in your system for a matter of hours.

Yes, anxiety can be treated with antidepressants, but I advise you to also see a therapist who can help you manage it and go to the roots of it.

Yes, anxiety is commonly treated with antidepressants, however, the type of treatment depends on the type of anxiety. Generalized anxiety, such as worried thoughts, high feelings of stress, etc. can be effectively treated for many people through the use of a group of antidepressants called NSRI's. Some studies suggest that NSRI's are the most helpful treatment approach for generalized anxiety disorder. However, other types of anxiety, such as panic disorder, might be treated with other classes of medication, some of which are also anti-depressants while others like benzodiazepines are meant to only be used short-term. I would always encourage patients with anxiety to consider talk therapy along with medication so they can look at tackling any other possible underlying issues that could be contributing to their anxiety.

Yes, selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are antidepressants. They can relieve anxiety symptoms.