Chapter 1 Section 7

  特殊副作用相關網頁  Web Sites for Specific Medications

See also section 6 of chapter 1 (Mood Disorders), since many of the medications listed there are also effective for anxiety disorders.

Benzodiazepines and Other Drug Treatments for Anxiety

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  • Although this article is from 1997, it remains a good overview of this class of medications.
  • For information about a specific benzodiazepine, consult www.mentalhealth.com or any of the databases of prescribed medications that we have listed in part 2 of chapter 4.

Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents (Systemic)

  • Sponsor: National Library of Medicine.
  • Outline of beta blockers that unfortunately omits discussion of their utility in treating somatic anxiety symptoms.

BuSpar

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Kava Kava Home Page

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  • Describes Kava Kava, an herb that is lauded as a treatment for anxiety and panic, with links to articles.