Anxiety
Anxiety is a health condition rather than a product category in itself. Prescription medicines may be considered alongside non-medicine supports and clinical follow-up, with the appropriate approach depending on the type of anxiety, symptom pattern, other health conditions, and a prescriber's assessment.
Which medicine approaches may be used for anxiety?
Different medicine families can have different roles. Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine with anxiolytic use and may be considered where short-term symptom relief is appropriate. Duloxetine is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder, while doxepin is a tricyclic antidepressant with established use in anxiety and depression. These medicines have different active ingredients and are not direct substitutes; a prescriber can help determine whether a particular option suits an individual treatment plan.
Which anxiety medicines do we list?
We list three oral prescription options in this category: Atarax with hydroxyzine in tablets, Cymbalta with duloxetine in delayed-release capsules, and Sinequan with doxepin in capsules. The dosage form and available strength are practical comparison points, particularly when a prescriber has specified a medicine and strength.
| Product | Active ingredient | Form | Listed strengths | Price from | Lowest listed price per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atarax | Hydroxyzine | Tablets | 10 mg, 25 mg | C$110.60 | C$0.94 per tablet |
| Cymbalta | Duloxetine | Delayed-release capsules | 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg | C$99.40 | C$1.50 per tablet |
| Sinequan | Doxepin | Capsules | 10 mg, 25 mg, 75 mg | C$120.40 | C$1.25 per tablet |
What should customers in Canada know about prescription status?
Hydroxyzine tablets and duloxetine delayed-release capsules are prescription medicines in Canada. Doxepin is also a prescription medicine and requires a prescription from an authorized Canadian prescriber. For a specific Sinequan capsule, the Canadian brand, DIN, strength, and market status should be checked in Health Canada's Drug Product Database; this does not change the products we list in this category.
How can I compare package options and ordering costs?
We show strength-specific package choices on each product page. Atarax is listed in packs of 90 to 360 tablets; Cymbalta is listed in packs of 30 to 360 tablets, depending on strength; and Sinequan is listed in packs of 30 to 360 tablets, with the 10 mg option available in 180- and 360-tablet packs. Package size, prescribed strength, and the displayed price per commercial counting unit can help you compare the options without assuming that medicines with different active ingredients are interchangeable.
How do we ship these medicines, and are there storage considerations?
We can dispatch orders to Canada by tracked Express shipping, estimated at 4 to 7 days, or Standard shipping, estimated at 14 to 21 days without tracking. Express shipping costs C$41.99 and Standard shipping costs C$20.99. Free shipping is available for either method when its respective checkout threshold is reached. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Bitcoin, and USDT.
The listed products should be kept in tightly closed containers and protected from moisture; Atarax and Sinequan also require protection from light. Their usual storage temperatures are 20°C to 25°C for Atarax and Sinequan, and 25°C for Cymbalta, with brief excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C. We package medicines carefully for ordinary shipping. Prompt receipt and correct storage after delivery help keep the order in good condition.