Symptom
Anxiety
Also called: ghabrahat · tension · panic
Anxiety disorders are highly treatable. Therapy (CBT) is first-line; SSRIs are commonly added. Benzodiazepines are short-term only because of dependence risk.
When to see a doctor — red flags
- Thoughts of self-harm or suicide
- Panic attacks with chest pain or fainting
- Anxiety severe enough to stop work, eating, or sleeping
- Sudden severe anxiety in someone with no prior history
This page is for general information only. Anything on this list means: see a doctor or visit an emergency department instead of self-treating.
Common drug classes used
- SSRIs and Antidepressants
SSRIs and antidepressants in Pakistan — escitalopram, sertraline, fluoxetine. Uses, dosage, side effects, and warnings.
- Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines in Pakistan — alprazolam, diazepam, clonazepam, lorazepam. Anxiety, sleep, and muscle relaxant uses.
- Beta-Blockers
Beta-blockers in Pakistan — propranolol, atenolol, bisoprolol, metoprolol. Uses for blood pressure, heart, anxiety, and migraine.
Top medicines used for anxiety in Pakistan
Ranked by indication match. Click any brand for full uses, dosage, side effects, and prices.
- Alp TabletAlprazolam
- Brolite TabletBromazepam
- Cipralex TabletEscitalopram
- Cipram TabletCitalopram
- Clomfranil TabletClomipramine Hydrochloride
- Depex CapsulesFluoxetine Hydrochloride
- Depricap CapsulesFluoxetine
- Efexor TabletVenlafaxine
- Morcet TabletEscitalopram as Oxalate
- Prolexa TabletEscitalopram Oxalate
- Rivotril TabletClonazepam
- Seroxat TabletParoxetine
Medicines registered in Pakistan
Based on drug-class match. Always check with a doctor or pharmacist before starting any medicine.
- Actim Tablet · 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
- Alp Tablet · 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg
- Atenolol Tablet · 25mg, 50mg, 100mg
- Ativan Tablet (Lorazepam) · 1mg / 2mg
- Azolam Tablet · 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
- Brolite Tablet · 3 mg
- Bupropion Tablet · 100mg / 150mg / 300mg (SR/XL)
- Byscard Tablet · Nebivolol (as HCl) 5mg
- Byvas Tablet · Nebivolol 5mg
- Carveda Tablet · 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
- Cipralex Tablet · 10mg
- Cipram Tablet · 10mg / 20mg / 40mg
- Citanew Tablet · 10mg
- Clomfranil Tablet · 25 mg
- Depex Capsules · 20mg
- Depricap Capsules · 20mg
- Dulan Capsule · Duloxetine HCl 30mg, 60mg
- Efexor Tablet · 37.5mg / 75mg / 150mg (IR or XR)
- Estar Tablet · 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
- Exapro Tablet · Escitalopram Oxalate 10 mg
- Inderal Tablet · 10mg / 20mg / 40mg / 80mg / 160mg
- Merol Tablet · 25mg, 50mg, 100mg
- Mirtazep Tablet · 15mg / 30mg / 45mg
- Morcet Tablet · Escitalopram 10 mg
- Nebix Tablet · Nebivolol 5 mg
- Neuxam Tablet · 0.5mg, 1mg
- Pentoxol M Tablet · Flupenthixol 0.5mg, Melitracen 10mg
- Prolexa Tablet · 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
- Rivotril Tablet · 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg
- Sambro Tablet · Bromazepam 3 mg
- Sedonil Tablet · 3mg
- Seradep Tablet · Escitalopram 10mg
- Seroxat Tablet · 10mg / 20mg / 30mg / 40mg
- Tenormin Tablet · Atenolol 100 mg
- Timolol Eye Drops · 0.25% / 0.5%
- Tryptanol Tablet · 10mg / 25mg / 50mg
- Ufrim Tablet · Escitalopram 10mg
- Valium Injection · 10mg/2ml ampule
- Zafnol Tablet · 25mg, 50mg
- Zavget Tablet · 20mg
- Zoloft Tablet · 25mg, 50mg, 100mg
Related symptoms
Symptoms that share treatment classes with anxiety.