Almost all classes of antidepressants can potentially cause anxiety, especially during the initiation of treatment.
Tips for reducing this anxiety include:
- Get vigorous exercise, such as jogging, biking or aerobics.
- Practice deep-breathing exercises and muscle relaxation.
- Talk with your doctor about switching to another antidepressant.
- Talk with your doctor about temporarily using an anti-anxiety medicine, such as a benzodiazepine (such as Ativan, Klonopin) or BuSpar (buspirone).
Source:
Davies, Robert D. and Leslie Winter. "Chapter 16 - Generalized Anxiety Disorder." Psychiatric Secrets Eds. James L. Jacobson and Alan M. Jacobson. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Hanley & Belfus, 2001.[
