Can a regular doctor prescribe anxiety medication?

In general, yes, a general practitioner can prescribe anxiety meds such as benzodiazepines. However, it is very important to tell your physician the supplements you are taking. For example, both picamilon and pehnibut potentiate GABA action in a mechanism similar to that of benzo drugs. read more

She can perform the initial evaluation and assessment and, in most cases, make the diagnosis of anxiety or a related condition and begin treatment. Treatment for these conditions typically includes a medication such as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). read more

You can get a regular MD to do it, but you shouldn't as he won't actively monitor your condition. Go see a psychiatrist. Or, a psychologist (who cannot presrcibe) and have them recommend the medication you should take. (In other words, the MD prescribes but the psychologist monitors). Good luck. Anxiety sucks, but you can beat it. read more