What medications are used for anxiety, and how are they prescribed safely in Europe?

Anxiety medication explained: SSRIs, SNRIs, benzodiazepines, beta blockers, dosing principles, and clinical assessment.

In this episode, we outline the main types of anxiety medication and how treatment decisions are made during an online consultation in the EU.

You’ll learn:

• First-line options such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

• Serotonin–noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) and when they are considered

• Short-term use of benzodiazepines and associated dependency risks

• Beta blockers for performance-related anxiety symptoms

• How medication choice depends on diagnosis (GAD, panic disorder, social anxiety)

• Common side effects and monitoring requireme ...