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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Need to speak to a mental health professional such as a therapist for this - more on that topic later!Still, medications can help with the emotional distress and physical symptoms anxiety causes. So, why are there no over-the-counter treatment options?Reason #1 Potential for AbuseTaken in certain ways, anti-anxiety medications can cause significant mental impairment, and the concern is that if they were available over the counter, many people would be taking these drugs off-label. That's too dangerous.Remember, these are drugs that affect your brain directly. They alter your body's production and reception of neurotransmitters. That can be useful for reducing anxiety but can cause significant side effects and be extremely dangerous if more is taken than directed. They also interact with numerous other medications, alcohol, and more. These medications simply cannot be sold over the counter without posing a significant risk to the community.Reason #2 Side EffectsEven over-the-counter medications can elicit harmful side effects. And, without a doctor’s supervision, this could have serious repercussions. One example of this is Benadryl.In the past, many people have used Benadryl to manage their anxiety symptoms because it’s fast-acting and convenient - taking just 15 - 30 minutes to kick in and lasting for several hours. Yes, it reduces anxiety symptoms temporarily, but Benadryl was never intended for long-term use. It comes with various side effects, including: Fatigue Dizziness DrowsinessAnd these are just the most commonly reported. Other, more severe side effects, include: Lower red blood cell levels Irregular heart rhythm Rapid heartbeat Confusion
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