Is there medication to help with anxiety?

Yes: There are many medications to deal with anxiety. However, i would advise first speaking to your primary care physician, or if pregnant, with your ob/gyn to devise an appropriate plan to deal with your anxiety. Sometimes just speaking with a psychologist or psychiatrist is helpful without medication. If medication is needed then the one with the most benefit and least risk can be selected.

Yes: There are medications to help with anxiety but their use will depend upon the root cause of the anxiety. It is often best to address anxiety related issues with methods other than medication.

Yes: Try an alternative to medicine, acupuncture!...Expensive but unbelievable experience. I got lucky because my obgyn does acupuncture as well. Ask your obgyn if he can recommend someone.

Various: Depending on the type of anxiety and possible accompanying conditions, the main ones being used now are ssri antidepressants such as lexapro, celexa, and zoloft; plus Effexor and others. Additionally buspar (buspirone). Accompanying these may be benzodiazepines like ativan, klonipin, or possibly xanax at times. Older antidepressants like Pamelor may be used, and MAO inhibitors. Your psychiatrist can help.

Anxiety: Agree with dr. Pappas. Also some antiseizure medications have been tried, such as Gabitril (tiagabine) & trilepta.

Medications: Can effect neurotransmitters (chemicals in the brain) that reduce anxiety. However, would really encourage the person who is anxious also get non-medication therapy (as well). Consider cognitive behavioral therapy or psychotherapy. Take care.