Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Generalised anxiety disorder is a common condition in which anxiety attaches to many different things rather than one specific fear. What marks it out is not worry itself but worry that is hard to control and interferes with daily life.
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Key points
- Alongside persistent worry, difficulty sleeping, restlessness, irritability and trouble concentrating are common features.
- Talking therapy, usually cognitive behavioural therapy, is generally tried before medicine is considered.
- Where medicine is used, it is usually an antidepressant of the SSRI type.
- Treatment can help manage symptoms but may take time to work.
Medicines listed for Generalised Anxiety Disorder
The four products listed for generalised anxiety disorder cover three medicine classes. Escitalopram and Venlafaxine fall under antidepressants, supplied as tablets and capsules respectively. Buspirone is an anxiolytic tablet, and hydroxyzine is an antihistamine tablet also listed for this condition. Three of the four are tablets; one is a capsule.
Further reading
What is generalised anxiety disorder?
Generalised anxiety disorder is a common condition in which anxiety attaches to many different things rather than one specific fear. What marks it out is not worry itself but worry that is hard to control and interferes with daily life.
What are the symptoms of generalised anxiety disorder?
Alongside persistent worry, difficulty sleeping, restlessness, irritability and trouble concentrating are common features.
How is generalised anxiety disorder treated?
Talking therapy, usually cognitive behavioural therapy, is generally tried before medicine is considered. Treatment can help manage symptoms but may take time to work.
What medication for generalised anxiety disorder can I buy online?
The medicines listed for generalised anxiety disorder include products containing buspirone, hydroxyzine and escitalopram. Examples include Buspar and Atarax.
Are medicines for generalised anxiety disorder available over the counter in South Africa?
Yes, online. Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order medicines for generalised anxiety disorder. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver medicines for generalised anxiety disorder to South Africa?
Yes. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
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