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Benzodiazepines are prescribed for short-term relief of severe and disabling anxiety. Benzodiazepines may also be indicated to cover the latent periods associated with the medications prescribed to treat an underlying anxiety disorder.
1 Anti-anxiety medications. 2  These drugs are used to treat anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder or panic disorder. 3  They may also help reduce agitation and insomnia.4  Long-term anti-anxiety drugs typically are antidepressants that also work for anxiety. Antidepressants are used to treat depression, anxiety and sometimes other conditions. 2  They can help improve symptoms such as sadness, hopelessness, lack of energy, difficulty concentrating and lack of interest in activities. 3  Antidepressants are not addictive and do not cause dependency. 4  Anti-anxiety medications.