Anxiety Disorders Medicine Medications are available to help manage anxiety symptoms. SSRIs (including celexa lexapro, paxil and lexapro) and SNRRIs (including fluoxetine and cymbalta) and antihistamines such as Vistaril are usually prescribed. Diazepam, for example, is a benzodiazepine. These are typically prescribed for short durations because they can be addictive.