what is best anti depressant for anxiety

mcelvain · Newbie Joined: 24 Mar 2005 Posts: 20

What anti depressant are best for treating anxiety if someone already suffers from Parkinson's? My brother suffers from anxiety as apart of his illness. I would appreciate any advice on this. Thank you.

roxanna · Silver Member Joined: 24 Feb 2000 Posts: 280

Anxiety can be difficult to treat effectively with medications. However, some antidepressant drugs have anti-anxiety effects and can be beneficial. Benzodiazepine drugs, such as Valium or Klonopin, are in this classification. These medications must be used with caution because there is a tendency to increase the dose over time. An over-sedation can be a problem. Many patients with PD can benefit from these medications in small doses and in addition to reducing anxiety; benzodiazepines can help alleviate other Parkinson symptoms such as muscle cramping, involuntary dyskinetic movements, and insomnia.

what is best anti depressant for anxiety

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