Medication for Anxiety

There are many drugs available that help in alleviating the symptoms of this disorder.
Medications most commonly used to treat anxiety disorder in the short run belong to a group of drugs called tranquilizers or benzodiazepines which help the body to calm down and relax and give relief from muscle tension and restlessness. Common names are Xanax, Valium, Librium, Anitran. Doctors may also prescribe anti depressants such s Effexor, Paxil, Lexapro, Prozac and Zoloft to treat anxiety disorder.