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What are the best medications for anxiety?

I have anxiety and want to take medications. What are the best medications for anxiety?

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If you are consulting with a psychiatrist, please schedule a time to speak with him or her. That professional will be able to advise you if your choices given the severity of your symptoms.
Hello, i am a licensed clinical psychologist and not a medical doctor. I recommend that you reach out to a psychiatrist or PCP, however, i will say that it is important to stay away from habit forming anti anxiety medications. There are a few anti anxiety medications that are not habit forming and can be used for a variety of medical conditions, depression and anxiety such as a low dose of an antidepressant (any SSRI if there is no mood lability) & Gabapentin. Gabapentin is generally considered a "good medication."
See this link...
https://www.everydayhealth.com/anxiety/guide/medications/
and
https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety-drugs