Anxiety Treatment Medications People with anxiety disorders often get better through psychotherapy and medication. Medications used to treat anxiety include benzodiazepines, such as Xanax (alprazolam), Klonopin (clonazepam) and Valium (diazepam). Antidepressants can also help with anxiety. SSRIs like fluoxetine and citalopram are effective in preventing nerve cells in the brain