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Anxiety disorders — what to take?

Anxiety disorders include: GAD (generalised anxiety), panic disorder, social phobia, agoraphobia, specific phobias, PTSD, OCD. Affects 15-20% of people over a lifetime.

5 recommended OTC drugs
4,387 pharmacies available

OTC — no prescription

What you can take for anxiety disorders

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Types

GAD — chronic excessive worry across multiple domains. Panic — acute attacks with intense physical symptoms. Social phobia — fear of being judged. Agoraphobia — fear of places hard to escape from. PTSD — after trauma. OCD — obsessions and compulsions.

Treatment

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) — the gold standard. Graded exposure for phobias. Similar effectiveness to medication.

Pharmacological (Rx):

  • SSRIs (sertraline, escitalopram, paroxetine) — first line, chronic.
  • SNRIs (venlafaxine, duloxetine) — for GAD.
  • Buspirone — non-sedating alternative.
  • Benzodiazepines (alprazolam, lorazepam) — strictly short-term (max 2-4 weeks), dependence risk.
  • Pregabalin — for GAD.
  • Propranolol — for the somatic component, performance-related social phobia.

OTC adjuvants

  • Ashwagandha 300-600 mg — strong evidence.
  • L-theanine 200 mg — relaxation without sedation.
  • Magnesium 300-400 mg.
  • Valerian, passionflower — mild effect.
  • CBD oil — emerging evidence.
  • Kava — effective but hepatotoxicity risk.

Lifestyle

  • Aerobic exercise — strong anxiolytic effect.
  • Reduce caffeine, nicotine, alcohol.
  • Regular sleep.
  • Breathing techniques, meditation.
  • Mindfulness.
  • Limit anxiety-provoking stimuli (news, social media).

Medical disclaimer: the information in this guide is for informational purposes only and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. For diagnosis and treatment, consult a healthcare professional.

Nights, weekends, holidays

24/7 pharmacies for anxiety disorders

Patients with anxiety disorders sometimes need medication outside regular hours — an acute flare-up, a cronic prescription that ran out, a stock gap. The per-city pages below list every 24/7 pharmacy with address, phone and verified opening hours.

For chronic prescription medication, check stock with your preferred pharmacy ahead of time — capped CANAMED prescriptions can run out between supply runs. Call before you go.

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Medicine categories for anxiety disorders

Beyond the OTC adjuncts above, you can browse whole medicine and supplement categories, with prices compared across Dr. Max, Catena, Tei, HelpNet. CANAMED is the official ceiling price for prescription items. Category pages are in Romanian — the comparator works the same way for you.

Step by step

How to find a pharmacy fast for anxiety disorders

Open the interactive map and grant location permission — you'll see pharmacies sorted by distance with their opening hours and a one-tap route in Google Maps. For overnight or weekend trips, switch on the 24/7 filter. For anxiety disorders some medicines need a prescription — make sure you have a valid one (electronic or paper) before you leave, to avoid wasted trips.

For chronic treatment, save your favourite pharmacy in the app and check prices on the comparator — OTC differences between chains can hit 20-40%, while CANAMED-capped Rx items have a fixed maximum but may carry promotions. If your treatment for anxiety disorders runs on a monthly script, schedule pickup a few days before you run out.

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