Is anyone been prescribed a drug that helps with anxiety and cognitive impairment? My doctor gave me Lexapro but depression is not my problem and after looking into Lexapro I don’t think it’s what I need. I am sure I have some depression but I think it’s because of the anxiety and cognitive impairment. Any suggestions or comments would help. Thanks

Benzodiazapines are anti-anxiety meds. This family of medication is probably the best soution for long term anxiety and panic related issues. If you read up on Klonopin and Xanax, you will find on this forumn alone a huge amount of people who have had success with either of these drugs. I would suggest you consider that. Also, beware, anti-depressants are known for their horrible side effects while Benzo's have little to none if used as a long term solution. I take 2 mg of Xanax a day and it has completely eliminated my anxiety. I have no panic attacks and very little anxiety of any sort at all. I noticed some drwosiness when I first started taking it and then anytime you increase dosage you will feel a little drowsy, but after a few days the drowsiness dissipates and you feel normal again. However, when considering the long term use of these drugs you have to understand that you will experience withdrawl when and if you quit taking them. This can be severe if not slowly tapered off slowly over a long period of time. Most drugs have a similar effect, but Benzos can be particularly hard to kick. I have struggled with anxiety for 20 years now, so I can live with taking one drug for the rest of my life. That is the decision that needs to be made and then you have to find a doctor who will prescribe it to you as a long term solution.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

total opposite for me...
benzos give me horrible side effects while SSRIs have given me practically none...

everyone has to find out for themselves i guess...

Maybe ask your Dr. about a benzo. Klonopin works great. Most likely your innability to concentrate is directly related to your anxiety. THe problem is the reluctancy of many physicians to prescribe. BuSpar works for some, and may be used alone or in conjunction with Lexapro.