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Common brand name: Xanax
Why is this drug prescribed?
Alprazolam is used to relieve anxiety disorders, or for the short-term
relief of anxiety symptoms or anxiety associated with depressive symptoms.
How and when should alprazolam be used?
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What are anxiety disorders?
Anxiety is a normal part of human emotion. Perhaps you have felt anxious
when faced with a problem at work or before taking a test. But anxiety disorders
are different. They interfere with a person's ability to lead a normal ... |
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What is hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is a technique that uses the hypnotic state, which enables
changes in perception and memory, a major increase in response to suggestion,
and the potential for controlling many physiologic functions that are usually
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Common brand name: Klonopin
Type of medication: Anticonvulsant, antianxiety
Why is this drug prescribed?
Clonazepam is prescribed to treat seizures, anxiety, and panic disorder.
How is clonazepam given?
Clonazepam comes in the form of a tablet taken b... |
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Common brand name: Tranxene
Type of medication: Anticonvulsant, antianxiety
Why is this drug prescribed?
Clorazepate is prescribed to treat epilepsy. It helps control the frequency
and severity of seizures by slowing down the central nervous system. It... |
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Depression can be triggered by other mental illnesses, but it
also can lead to certain mental illnesses. These include anxiety disorders,
schizophrenia, eating disorders, and substance abuse. Together, these conditions
affect millions of Americans eac... |
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Common brand name: Diastat, Dizac, Valium
Type of medication: Anticonvulsant,
anti-anxiety,
muscle relaxant
Why is this drug prescribed?
Diazepam is prescribed to treat seizures, anxiety, muscle spasms, and other
medical conditions.
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What is non-cardiac chest pain?
Many people, both young and old, have intermittent chest pain. Chest pain can
be alarming, as it might indicate severe heart disease or even a heart attack. However,
many people (and most young people) have chest pain tha... |
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What is Reiki?
Reiki is growing in popularity. In this practice, the therapist places his or
her hands in a series of very light touches at various positions on the client's
body. Reiki is not a massage, but a channeling of life force energy to the
rec... |
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Anxious feelings, worries or fears are common among children and
adolescents. Many children experience a normal amount of apprehension in certain
situations, whether it's an upcoming test at school or a thunderstorm.
Some children, however, experienc... |
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Anxious feelings are common and often occur in every one of us.
Taking a test, interviewing for a job, or dealing with a problem at home are all
challenging situations that might cause fear, anxiety, and nervousness. These are normal
responses that shar... |
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