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However, this medication comes with a risk of dependency and can potentially make some symptoms worse (i.e., you might find yourself with increased nervousness). Bupropion, sold under the name Wellbutrin®, is sometimes prescribed off-label for ADHD treatment as well. When it comes to treating anxiety, antidepressants are usually the go-to medications. There are two types of antidepressants: SSRIs and SNRIs. SSRIs (short for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) increase your serotonin levels — aka the “happy” chemical that helps regulate your mood. The most commonly prescribed SSRIs include: Fluoxetine (Prozac®)Paroxetine (Paxil®)Escitalopram (Lexapro®)Sertraline (Zoloft®)Citalopram (Celelaxa®)SNRIs (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) work similarly to SSRIs by also boosting your serotonin levels. Where they differ is that SNRIs target a neurotransmitter called norepinephrine.Norepinephrine does a bunch of stuff for your body, including activating your cardiovascular system so your blood pressure and heart rate are happy, regulating your sleep cycle and playing a role in your body’s fight-or-flight response. Typical SNRIs that are prescribed are: Venlafaxine (Effexor®)Duloxetine (Cymbalta®)If neither of these types of antidepressants is doing the job, other medications can be used to keep your anxiety at bay: Buspirone (BuSpar®) Bupropion (Wellbutrin XL®)Buspirone, sold under the name BuSpar®, is an anxiolytic drug originally conceived as an antipsychotic for treating psychosis. Ultimately, it was found ineffective as an antipsychotic and is now mostly used for treating anxiety disorders.Similar to Xanax, BuSpar® can provide more immediate relief for anxiety symptoms (like when you’re on the verge of a panic attack and need help ASAP), though it produces different side effects.Bupropion, sold under the name Wellbutrin XL®, falls under a category of medication called NDRIs (norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitors). How do NDRIs work? They stop dopamine and norepinephrine from being reabsorbed by the brain so it has enough to function properly.Also used to treat depression, the Wellbutrin XL® dosage prescribed for anxiety tends to be smaller. It’s also helpful in treating health conditions like seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and can even help people quit smoking.Along with prescribing medication, your healthcare provider may recommend different types of therapy, like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), as additional treatment. But if waiting
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