“What antidepressants can I take for anxiety disorder?”

It is important that you are inquiring regarding what is the best medicine for an anxiety disorder. There are several types of anxiety disorders for example, developmental/from childhood experiences, your current life situation, psychological and other issues such as panic disorder, and genetic. Your therapist will help you evaluate which area might represent your issue and then discuss if medication is appropriate, and if so which one. Typically, and depending on causation if a medication is appropriate it may well be an SSRI such as Lexapro, Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil or Celexa. It is important you follow your doctors instruction on how and when to take it. It takes awhile before you notice an effect. First, however depending on the type of anxiety disorder and possible causation, just talking about the triggering factors, and related concerns can help one better deal with the anxiety. Also, checking on your sleep patterns, exercise, social connections, work or family stress are all important areas to explore with your therapist and sometimes medications are not needed, or the combination of therapy and meds work very well for many people. Often practicing good self-care, use of meditation or journaling, and time with friends can all support good mental health. My best to you,

Diane Bridgeman, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Past president and current chair of MBPA's Social Justice/diversity committee
Past chair of APA’s ACCA committee
(831) 420-1109
dianebridgeman@mac.com

HELLO It is important to have a professional evaluation and medical examination to identify the reason you feel you have anxiety. Then the correct medication can be prescribed. Best DRKATH

Just about all the antidepressants are effective for anxiety.