Drugs that cause anxiety-like symptoms

Stimulants

Amphetamine

Aminophylline

Caffeine

Cocaine

Methylphenidate

Theophylline

Sympathomimetics

Ephedrine

Epinephrine

Phenylpropanolamine

Pseudoephedrine

Drug withdrawal

Barbiturates

Benzodiazepines

Narcotics

Alcohol

Sedatives

Anticholinergics

Benztropine mesylate (Cogentin)

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Meperidine (Demerol)

Oxybutynin (Ditropan)

Propantheline (Pro-Banthine)

Tricyclics

Trihexyphenidyl (Artane)

Dopaminergics

Amantadine

Bromocriptine

Levodopa (L-dopa)

Levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet)

Metoclopramide

Neuroleptics

Miscellaneous

Baclofen

Cycloserine

Hallucinogens

Indomethacin

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Adapted from Goldberg RJ. Practical Guide to the Care of the Psychiatric Patient. Mosby Year Book, St. Louis 1995.

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