medication for people with anxiety
Xanax (alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). Alprazolam affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with anxiety. Xanax is used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression. Xanax may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Sertraline can be prescribed for a variety of anxiety-related behaviors. It is a member of the (SSRI) class of medications that work by increasing the amount of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. The drug is available in the form of tablets or liquid to be given orally, either with or without food.