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Generalised Anxiety Disorder

Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is anxiety about many parts of life rather than a single fear. The worry can be difficult to control and may interfere with work, relationships or everyday tasks.

Lexapro

Escitalopram

5mg · 10mg · 20mg

Escitalopram tablets for depression and generalised anxiety disorder. It boosts serotonin levels in the brain, helping stabilise mood.

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Effexor Xr

Venlafaxine

37.5mg · 75mg · 150mg

Venlafaxine capsules for depression and generalised anxiety. They raise both serotonin and noradrenaline, a broader action than SSRIs.

From$1.07/ capsuleView

Paxil

Paroxetine

10mg · 20mg · 30mg · 40mg

Paroxetine tablets for major depressive disorder and panic disorder. It stops the brain reabsorbing serotonin, leaving more to act.

From$0.97/ tabletView

Sinequan

Doxepin

10mg · 25mg · 75mg

Doxepin capsules for depression and generalised anxiety. This tricyclic antidepressant also tends to be sedating.

From$0.88/ capsuleView

Venlor

Venlafaxine

75mg

Venlafaxine tablets for depression and generalised anxiety. It boosts the brain's serotonin and noradrenaline levels.

From$1.19/ tabletView

Buspar

Buspirone

5mg · 10mg

Buspirone tablets for generalised anxiety disorder. Unlike benzodiazepines, it is not a sedative and does not cause dependence.

From$0.60/ tabletView

Atarax

Hydroxyzine

10mg · 25mg

Hydroxyzine tablets for generalised anxiety and itching. It is a sedating antihistamine, which is why it is sometimes used for short-term anxiety relief.

From$0.66/ tabletView

Key points

  • Symptoms beyond worry can include difficulty sleeping, restlessness, irritability and trouble concentrating.
  • Talking therapy is commonly used and may include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) delivered individually or in a group.
  • Treatment can help manage symptoms, though it may take time to have an effect.

Medicines listed for Generalised Anxiety Disorder

The products listed for generalised anxiety disorder include Escitalopram and Venlafaxine, plus paroxetine, doxepin, buspirone and hydroxyzine. Escitalopram and paroxetine are SSRIs, while venlafaxine is an SNRI, antidepressant classes used for anxiety. Doxepin is a tricyclic antidepressant, buspirone is an anxiolytic, and hydroxyzine is an antihistamine.

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