Have to say that every drug that requires a prescription is potentially hazardous. That's why they're not distributed over the counter. For that matter, a little Tylenol and a little alcohol and you can kiss your liver goodbye. Psychotropic drugs, used appropriately, save lives, jobs and families. There is a big difference between a little healthy anxiety and a true anxiety disorder. Or maybe you've never had a panic attack while driving 65 mph on the freeway?
Responding to the last sentence in your post. Thank God I have not had an anxiety attack. I am very appreciative that I do not suffer from those anxiety attacks. I am aware that that condition can be very debilitating. However, too many people justify drugs to moderate behavior that should be done with self disipline. Drugs have been prescribed too much for people who don't have the extreme problems that the drugs are very useful for. I have nothing against taking prescribed dugs. I often think even our doctors don't considered the contraindications, especially if a person is taking many different drugs. All people who have to take drugs should educated themselves about the drugs to prevent possible ill effects.
Exactly ---- even those that don't require a prescription are. Everyone should check the listings in the PDR before they take drugs --- and remember that those are just the known side-effects.