Medications to Treat Anxiety

Therapy is the most effective method to reduce anxiety, but sometimes, a short-term course of medication is required. Medications to treat anxiety include antidepressants and tranquilizers.

SSRI antidepressants, such as citalopram (Celexa), the escitalopram (Lexapro) and sertraline (Zoloft), improve communication between nerve cells within the b