Anxiety Medications to Know
Anxiety treatment overlaps heavily with depression — many SSRIs are used for both — but the group that's unique here is the benzodiazepines, which carry a recognizable name ending. Knowing the overlap saves study time.
Study tip
Spot the benzodiazepines by their -azepam and -zolam endings (lorazepam, alprazolam), and remember that several antidepressants you already studied also treat anxiety, so you don't need to relearn them.
Anxiety drug list (7)
By generic name, ordered by how commonly each is dispensed.
| # | Generic name | Commonly used for |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Alprazolam | Anxiety |
| 46 | Clonazepam | Anxiety |
| 47 | Lorazepam | Anxiety |
| 75 | Buspirone | Anxiety |
| 88 | Diazepam | Anxiety |
| 338 | Hydroxyzine | Anxiety |
| 450 | Chlordiazepoxide | Anxiety |
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I recognize a benzodiazepine?
- Most benzodiazepine generic names end in -azepam or -zolam (lorazepam, alprazolam, diazepam). That ending is a reliable tell for the class.
- Why do anxiety and depression share drugs?
- Many SSRIs are approved for both conditions, so a drug you learned as an antidepressant may reappear here. Tag it with both uses rather than learning it twice.
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Educational study aid — not medical advice. Learn My Drugs is a memorization tool for pharmacy students, technicians, and exam prep. Drug names and uses on this page are simplified for studying and are not a substitute for professional judgment. For clinical, dosing, or safety information, consult the official label and a licensed professional.
Authoritative references: DailyMed, MedlinePlus, and the U.S. FDA.
Last reviewed: May 30, 2026.