Anxiety

What do anti-anxiety medications and sedatives do?

• These medications help reduce anxiety and calm a person down.

What should I tell the healthcare professional about the individual who will be taking these medications?

• Tell the healthcare professional about any alcohol or medications (prescriptions, or nonprescription) that the patient is taking.
• Tell if the individual is pregnant.
• Tell if the individual has liver or kidney disease.

How should I give this medication and how should I store it?

• Give these medications by mouth unless indicated on the prescription.
• You can give these medications either with or without food unless indicated on the prescription.
• Give these medications on time and as prescribed.
• Store these medications at room temperature.

What side effects should I look for and when might I see them?

• The person taking the medication may feel sleepy, dizzy, weak, or unsteady in the first 48-72 hours (2-3 days) after taking the first dose.
• Older people are more likely to feel sleepy or unsteady.
• Less common side effects are disorientation, depression, nausea, change in appetite, headache, sleep disturbance, agitation, or skin irritation.

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