Medications with known potential to directly cause anxiety include:
Corticosteroids (cortisone, dexamethasone, prednisone)
Drugs for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine, dexmethylphenidate, lisdexamfetamine, methylphenidate)
Asthma medications (aminophylline, albuterol, salmeterol, theophylline)
Thyroid medications (Armour Thyroid, levothyroxine)
Seizure medications (phenytoin)
Parkinson's disease medications (levodopa and carbidopa)
Heterocyclic antidepressants
Atropine
Cycloserine
Digitalis
Ephedrine
Epinephrine
Insulin
Isoniazid
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Nitrates
Reserpine
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Cite this: Stephen Soreff. Fast Five Quiz: Anxiety - Medscape - Aug 09, 2021.
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