3 main types Name Specific Uses Notes:

Benzodiazepines Alprazolam Immediate treatment of

(Sedative) panic disorder SSRI first line for maintenance treatment of ALL anxiety disorders and OCD
All work on GABA SNRIs are also used
Other uses: Lorazepam Psychotic agitation
Prevent seizures Alcohol withdrawal 2 specific meds for OCD: fluvoxamine (SSRI) and clomipramine TriCy)
Diazepam Alcohol withdrawal
All Benzos are habit forming and abusable
Chlordiazepoxide Alcohol withdrawal
Use for a SHORT TIME ONLY
Clonazepam Mania, social anxiety
Flumazenil is antidote in overdose

Nonbenzodiazepines Buspirone GAD – long term 2 weeks to work

Not habit forming
b blockers Propanolol Exam anxiety
Control autonomic public speaking and
symptoms performance anxiety
Nonbenzodiazepines Zolpidem Insomnia
for treatment of Zaleplon
Insomnia Ramelteon

Highlights of Antianxiety and OCD medications