These medications go by a few names — they’re sometimes called anxiolytics, or anti-anxiety drugs. Anxiety medications may even fall under other medication categories, like antidepressants.

Having been taking antidepressants for a year, and anti-anxiety medication for six years, the 29-year-old would battle with uncomfortable emotions - and on nights out, turn to alcohol for ‘Dutch ...

They can feel as unbearable as physical pain. Drug companies recommend anti-anxiety pills. TV ads promulgate pills. Many physicians write a pill prescription as the best route to feeling calmer.