Most Common Antianxiety Medications
| Dosage | |
|---|---|
| Benzodiazepines | |
| Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) | 15–100 mg/day |
| Diazepam (Valium) | 2–60 mg/day |
| Lorazepam (Ativan) | 0.5–6 mg/day |
| Oxazepam | 30–90 mg/day |
| Temazepam (Restoril) | 7.5–30 mg hs |
| Alprazolam (Xanax) | 0.25–10 mg/day |
| Flurazepam (Dalmane) | 15–30 mg hs |
| Clonazepam (Klonopin) | 0.25–10 mg/day |
| Non-Benzodiazepines | |
| Zolpidem (Ambien) | 5–15 mg hs |
| Zaleplon (Sonata) | 5–20 mg hs |
| Eszopiclone (Lunesta) | 2–3 mg hs |
| Antihistamines and Anticholinergics | |
| Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) | 25–50 mg hs |
| Serotonin Antagonist | |
| Buspirone (BuSpar) | 15–60 mg/day |