Anti-Anxiety Drug Treatment

Also recommended for rosacea patient review: Psychological and Emotional Aspects of Rosacea : Worsening of Dermatological Conditions by Stress - Griesemer :			Anti-Anxiety Drug Treatment In the absence of the ability to relax, exercise away stress or manage stress adequately by other means, anti-anxiety medications may be of short-term benefit: Xanax (alprazolam) - a benzodiazapene similar to Valium (diazepam), but with shorter-lasting and more predictable effects. Not generally recommended for use beyond 2-3 weeks. Habit-forming potential is high. Buspar (busprione) is non habit-forming but takes 2 weeks to have a therapeutic effect, so is not useful on an "as needed" basis. Side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, restless and dizziness. Anti-Depressants for Rosacea Prozac (fluoxetine) Zoloft (sertraline) Paxil (paroxetine) These are generally free of side effets, however somnolence, insomnia, nervousness and sexual dysfunction can occur. These usually disappear after a few weeks use, but not always and can be of great concern to many individuals. Anti-depressants should not be used alone in rosacea cases where any form of bipolar disorder is a present. Anti-depressants should be used with caution in suicidal rosacea patients.

In the background: Saxifraga Rosacea.

Anti-Depressants for Rosacea