Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors:
Lexapro (escitalopram): Lexapro (escitalopram) is an antidepressant from the group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and is used to treat certain types of depression and anxiety. Lexapro works by balancing levels of serotonin in the brain and nerves. Lexapro (escitalopram) is good for treating depression and anxiety. It’s generally well-tolerated and has fewer drug interactions than other antidepressants.
Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor while alprazolam is a benzodiazepine. Both can be used to treat anxiety, but escitalopram is also used to treat major depressive disorder while alprazolam is used to treat panic disorder.
Antihistamines:
Hydroxyzine: is an antihistamine that is also used to treat anziety.
Benzodiazepines:
Benzodiazepines are central nervous system depressant medications that are often used for treating or managing anxiety disorders or insomnia. These medications have a sedative effect that can help people sleep better and feel less anxious.
Benzodiazepines are anxiolytic, anticonvulsant and sedative-hypnotic drugs that can also act as antidepresants, muscle relaxants, amnesties, and antipsychotics. When admisntiered orally, they become widely distributed throughout the body, particulalry in lipi-d-rich tissues such as adipose cells and the brain. Whil high doses of benzopiaepines are often required to obtain therapeutic benefits, such high dosages may produce severe sedati e and hypnotic effects. (US 2014/0256709A1 to Glozman, Targia Pharmaceuticals).
Bnezodiazepines are commonly divided into three groups: short-acting compoudns which act for less than 6 hours and have few residual effects if taken before bedtime; intermediate acting compoudns that last for 6-10 hours and have mild residual effects, and long acting compounes that have strong sedative effects that persist. (US 2014/0256709A1 to Glozman, Targia Pharmaceuticals).
Xanax (Alprazolam): is a prescription drug that’s designed to address panic and anxiety disorders. This sedative is common and comes with warnings about addiction and abuse potential, as well as the risks of mixing it with other substances like alcohol.
Ativan (Lorazapam): is prescribed to reduce anxiety. Like many benzos, this medication works by slowing down brain activity and increasing relaxation. Because of its effects of sedation, there is a significant potential for drug abuse.
Valium (Diazapam): has a variety of approved uses, including treating anxiety, seizures, and alcohol withdrawal. Long-term Valium use can lead to dependence, tolerance, and dangerous withdrawal symptoms if you abruptly stop use.
Restoril (temazepam) is a benzodiazepine used to treat insomnia, a condition where a person has difficulty falling asleep or wakes up frequently throughout the night. It’s prescribed only for short-term insomnia therapy, meaning approximately seven to 10 days—it’s not a medication a person should take every night.