About Anxiety & Panic DisorderAnxiety disorders include generalised anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They cause worry or fear that is out of proportion and hard to control.Symptoms include constant worry, restlessness, a racing heart, sweating, poor sleep and, in panic attacks, sudden intense fear with breathlessness or chest tightness.Medicines used for Anxiety & Panic DisorderTalking therapies such as CBT are very effective. Medicines such as escitalopram, sertraline, paroxetine, duloxetine and pregabalin are used long term, while benzodiazepines such as alprazolam or clonazepam are kept for short-term use because they can cause dependence.When to see a doctorSeek help if anxiety affects your daily life, and get urgent help for chest pain or thoughts of self-harm.This page is for general information only. Many of these medicines need a prescription; please use them only on the advice of a doctor or pharmacist, who can choose the right medicine and dose for you.
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