All posts on this topic: Medication against anxiety

International guidelines for the treatment of anxiety disorders recommends a combination of antidepressants and psychotherapeutic methods, such as cognitive behavioral therapy.

According to a study by the University of Illinois, over 200 commonly used drugs have depression as a possible side effect. The researchers’ aim was to find out how often these side effects actually occur. They also investigated how much the risk of depression increases if not just one, but several of these drugs are taken. To this end, they analyzed the data of around 26,000 patients over a period of ten years. It was clearly demonstrated that the more “suspicious” drugs were taken at the same time, the more frequently depression occurred.

Are you wondering whether prescribing citalopram is really the best solution for your depression or anxiety? Citalopram, a so-called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), is often used as the first choice in the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression or anxiety disorders. However, the success of treatment and, above all, the side effects should not be underestimated.

Imagine there was a miracle pill that would free you from all your burdens. No more smoking at last! No more devouring that greasy burger. You suddenly give up alcohol as well as sweets in the evening. You can free yourself from your bad habits without any effort at all. It sounds almost too simple and beautiful to be true.

Are you unsure whether fluoxetine is really the right choice for your psychological complaints such as depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder or bulimia? Fluoxetine, the first drug of the so-called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), was introduced in the 1980s and known under the trade names Prozac® (USA) and Fluctin® (Germany). Since then it has been widely used. But is this widespread use really justified?

In today’s society, where stress and mental strain are part of everyday life, I have observed how many people resort to medication to calm and relieve their anxiety. Benzodiazepines, also known colloquially as “benzos”, are a frequently chosen remedy for this…

In a previous blog post, we looked at benzodiazepines in detail. These drugs are often lightly prescribed as a first choice for the treatment of anxiety, panic attacks and sleep problems. While they offer quick relief, they are not without risks and potential side effects. This article is about …

Anyone already taking blood thinners, painkillers, anti-rheumatics or St. John’s wort should avoid paroxetine, as there can be considerable interactions between the medications. The same applies to lithium and many antidepressants. What exactly these are …