Asked 3/20/2010
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What are some of the side effects of drugs used to treat generalized anxiety disorder in children My daughter is almost 6 years old. She becomes very anxious when any of her routine is changed, whether at school or at home. She may start to cry, become angry and demanding and often hard to console. If she knows that her daily routine is different the next day, she may try to avoid the task altogether or have a poor night sleep. She has been recently been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder by a child psychologist, who know referred us to a psychiatrist for possibly starting on anti-anxiety medications. My question is what are some of the side effects with these medications in children. |
Answer 1/2 - Submitted 5/5/2010
Effective treatments include cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques, and biofeedback to control muscle tension. Medication, most commonly anti-anxiety drugs, such as benzodiazepine and its derivatives, also may be required in some cases. Some commonly prescribed anti-anxiety medications are diazepam, alprazolam, and lorazepam. The non-benzodiazepine anti-anxiety medication buspirone can be helpful for some individuals.You must talk to your doctor before you are going to take any of these!
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