Sunday, August 28, 2011

What You Ought To Know About Stress Medications

By Douglas Neutrino Xavier


There are many ways to treat stress, and in some cases stress medications are recommended to alleviate the symptoms. This is not a decision you can reach easily, though, as most stress medications require a prescription so you have to talk to your doctor or therapist first. Let's explore some of the most important questions surrounding stress medications to help you decide if this might be the right approach for you.

BuSpar is the brand name for the medication called Buspirone, a relatively new stress medication that's gotten popular. Sedatives have long been prescribed for stress, and this drug falls into this category; however, unlike drugs such as Xanas, this one has fewer side effects and is gentler. The way this medication relieves stress and anxiety is by causing the brain to produce more serotonin. One advantage of this medication is that it doesn't cause people to feel sleepy or to have memory loss, common side effects of many sedatives that can cause people problems at work, when driving a car and in many other situations. Additionally, it's less likely to cause addiction in users, another problem common with this type of medication. This isn't to say that Buspirone is perfect or has no potential side effects at all -some of the listed ones are dizziness, upset stomach and nausea.

One of the dangers of stress medications is that they can be addictive, and this is a more serious issue for some people than others. The tendency toward addiction can be caused by many factors, some of them hereditary. Since there are many types of stress medication, not all of them habit forming, it's important to talk about any such concerns with your doctor ahead of time. This is also a reason why it's not recommended that someone take stress medication for extended periods of time and that they find other ways to manage their stress. This doesn't mean you should avoid stress medication altogether, but you should be aware of this potential danger.

Since stress can occur in many guises, your doctor should question you carefully before recommending any particular type of medication. Sometimes, for example, stress is accompanied by depression and if this is severe, an antidepressant might be recommended. In cases where stress is related to a physical issue such as hypertension or a thyroid problem, medication will probably be mainly focused on the medical problem, though anti stress medication may also be prescribed. There's also the possibility that you can overcome stress without resorting to medication at all, or at least not with anything that requires a prescription, as there are many other alternatives.

It is important to talk to your doctor and get their opinion on which medications for stress you should be taking. Always seek help if you are experiencing challenging levels of stress, and don't be ashamed because many people have this problem today. Always remember that controlling your stress, and the way you feel, is definitely possible using certain therapies and medications.

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