I recently was prescribed effexor (venlafaxine) and hydroxyzine. is there a anxiety med that works faster w/o drowsiness that's not controlled?

Medication effects: I understand your concern about drowsiness with Effexor (venlafaxine) and Hydroxyzine. Discuss with Psychiatrist: • Severity of Anxiety symptoms • Severity of impairment of functioning • Need for 2 medications • Decreasing dose Effexor (venlafaxine), then discontinue • Ativan for Anxiety • Therapy for stresses in your life, to develop coping skills • Believe in Healing power of your Body • Breathing and Music Relaxation