Many drugs related with stress are known for its addictive nature and should be taken with care and only in strict supervision of a doctor for doses and duration. I will highly recommend you to avoid any stress medication as much as possible and should be taken only in case of acute or in chronic stress conditions.
There are many stress treatment strategies available like meditation, yoga, exercises as well as natural and herbal therapies and one should try to use those options before using this option of stress medication.
Now, we will discuss following medications which are available, however again not to mention that these medications should be taken on prescription of a certified professional only.
Effexor and Lexapro, Librium: These medicines are known for its positive effects on people who are suffering from anxiety disorders. You should always avoid taking these medicines when your anxiety levels are normal. These medicines do have negative side effects when taken in excessive quantity and the effect of doses should be monitored carefully and adjusted accordingly.
Percocet, Oxycontin & Flexeril: These medicines are being given when a person needs muscle relaxation. Stress may cause muscles to be tensed and these medicines help a lot. However, again these medicines should be taken with caution as these medicines are addictive in nature with some very serious negative side effects like lever damage, kidney problems and heart diseases. Thus should be taken under strict supervision only.
Seredyn: Many doctors and experts also suggest having Seredyn for stress treatment as it is non-addictive nutritional supplement.
Other nutritional supplements like Kava, passion flower, valerian do help to treat stress and anxiety.
CNS Depressant: Central nervous system depressant medication known as sedative slows down the activities of your central nervous system and cause relax sensation due to this. These medicines are highly addictive in nature and should be avoided as high dose can be lethal.
BuSpar: Also known as Buproprion is an non addictive anti anxiety medicine which control some common stress symptoms like racing heart beat, bodily tension, dizziness.
Beta Blockers: These medicines are normally given for the treatment of high blood pressure, however these medicines have been found very helpful in controlling stress symptoms.
Anti depressant medications: These medications are being used for treatment of long term depressions and do have side effects and hence should be taken with due care.
