The Best Medicine For Anxiety Disorders SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and SNRIs like citalopram (Celexa) and Escitalopram (Lexapro), the fluoxetine (Prozac) duloxetine (Cymbalta) and Venlafaxine (Effexor XR) are considered to be the first-line drug treatments for anxiety disorders. Psychotherapy and exercise are essential for people suffering from anxiety. Some