• What is the best medication for an anxiety disorder?

My mother has developed an anxiety disorder from the virus. What is the best medication for an anxiety disorder?

3 Answers

  • Psychiatrist
  • New York, NY

The best medications for anxiety disorder, are members of the group of anti-depressants starting with Prozac and continuing with all of Prozac’s progeny. The other medications, valium. etc., can be useful in the short run, however they must be used with caution, particularly with older folks.

  • Geriatrician
  • Kennesaw, Georgia

It's case by case, but usually the SSRI family is a good option to start.

  • Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
  • Panama City Beach, FL

Generally reassurance is the best medicine. Communicating with your mother about her fears may be very beneficial. I would delay the use of medications because of potential dependency issues and/or side effects.

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