Anxiety can be described by a group of disorders that includes nervousness, fear, or worry. While anxiety can be normal in stressful situations such as public speaking, it can turn into anxiety disorders which go beyond the normal feelings of being anxious or nervous. Common well-defined anxiety disorders include Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia), Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Panic Disorder.
Who is this right for?
Patients with anxiety are usually looking for guidance and medication on how to best manage their anxiety and depression symptoms.
Symptoms of anxiety and anxiety disorder can include restlessness, irritability, uncontrollable feelings of worry, sleeping difficulties, rapid heart rate, panic attacks, nausea and cause cardiovascular, immune and respiratory changes. Some symptoms are more persistent and fall into specific categories.
Doctor On Demand is a covered benefit for over 98 million Americans. If you're covered by your employer or insurance, then you could pay $0. No insurance, no problem. You can use Doctor On Demand starting at $134 per therapy visit and $299 per psychiatry visit.
Commonly prescribed medications for anxiety include:
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like sertraline, fluoxetine, or escitalopram
- Buspirone
- Hydroxyzine (Atarax and Vistaril)
- Beta-blockers
- Sertraline (Zoloft)
- Fluoxetine (Prozac)
- Escitalopram (Lexapro)
- Atomoxetine (Strattera)
- Venlafaxine (Effexor)
- Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
- Paroxetine (Paxil)
- Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
During a visit for anxiety disorder, patients can expect the clinician to:
Getting ready for your online anxiety visit with Doctor On Demand:
- Find a comfortable quiet space where you can speak freely about your symptoms
- Have your insurance information ready. If you don’t have insurance, you can skip this step
- A photo ID, like a driver's license or passport, may also be needed
- 5 to 10 minutes to answer questions about your symptoms and health history