Can Antidepressants and Anxiolytics Be Combined?

  Many patients wonder if it’s safe to combine antidepressants and anxiolytics. Under certain conditions, the answer is yes. In fact, a combination of the two is a common strategy for treating depression. This psychopharmacological approach is also frequent when the patient also exhibits anxiety. Patients with low energy, appetite disturbances, feelings of hopelessness, and anxious thoughts benefit significantly from this combination. However, the best results always appear when they combine psychological therapy with the use of these medications. Depression is often accompanied by states of anxiety, irritability, and insomnia. How antidepressants and anxiolytics can be helpful Antidepressants and anxiolytics…