What medication would you recommend for anxiety?

I’m waiting for an appointment with a doctor but i was wondering what kind of anti-anxiety medications work for others? I usually won’t take any medications because everything makes my stomach hurt but my panic disorder has gotten so bad that i can’t take it anymore. I have tried hypnosis and therapy and a few medications when i was younger but nothing works. I would appreciate anything you have found that helps and what the side effects were. Thanks.

I have extremely bad case of social anxiety, besides medication and therapy are there other ways to overcome i?

I didn’t know what it was at first I thought it was just “shyness” and that I would grow out of it well I developed social anxiety. I consider it a extreme case because it causes skip classes (college) to avoid during presentation and other “social activities”. I was actually suppose to graduate already but I’m still in school because this issue. My major is social work irronically and I don’t want to change it because I really want to help people but it would be impossible to do with the level of anxiety I feel in social settings.

Is it possible to get over an anxiety disorder without medication?

I have had an anxiety disorder for many years, since my teens (I’m now in my 20s). I have gone to therapy and feel like I’m getting better but there are still days and moments when the anxiety comes back full force. Is it possible to ever get completely over an anxiety disorder, especially the social anxiety part, without using medication?

Is there any good medication for anxiety that is easy on the stomach?

I have IBS. I weaned off Clonzepam this weekend (after 5 weeks 0.5 mg) had to made my stomach horrid. I am Zoloft 125 mg and just started Vistrail. I have not heard got results about Buspar? Anyone take this and does it help? Or any other suggestions of a good anti-anxiety med that you have had good results with? Thanks.

What is the best anxiety medication for teens?

My brother is 14 and has been diagnosed with anxiety disorder. He was prescribed Zoloft about a month ago and it has not made any changes in him at all except for increased appetite. His anxiety has gotten so bad he can’t even go to school or to places with a lot of people. Going back to the doctor tomorrow but would appreciate an opinion from someone who has had a similar experience. I also have anxiety and take Klonopin (benzos) which work great for me but don’t think they prescribe them to teens. Thanks

How long are you supposed to take anti anxiety medication and can it stop your abnormal anxiety for good?

I’d like to know generally how anti anxiety medications work, how long one is supposed to take them, and how a person or a doctor knows when is the right time to stop the medication.
If the anxiety is due to a chemical imbalance, does that mean the meds must be taken forever?

What anxiety medication do you take and how did you first know you needed medication?

What anxiety medication do you take and how did you first know you needed medication?

What is the best anxiety medication that works the fastest?

I am about to go to my doctor and ask her to prescribe me some anxiety medication. I have been dealing with anxiety for so long that I can’t take it any more. I wanted to know which anxiety medication works the fastest. I don’t want to wait months for the medication to kick in.