US Medical Term · medications
Anti-Anxiety Medication
Medicamento Ansiolítico
Also: Medicamento para la Ansiedad (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Anti-Anxiety Medication |
| Spanish (Español) | Medicamento Ansiolítico |
| Chinese (中文) | 抗焦慮藥 |
| Korean (한국어) | 항불안제 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Thuốc chống lo âu |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Gamot sa Pagkabalisa |
| Portuguese (Português) | Ansiolítico |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ยาต้านความวิตกกังวล |
| Japanese (日本語) | 抗不安薬 |
What it means
Anti-anxiety medications help reduce symptoms of anxiety disorders such as excessive worry, panic attacks, and phobias. The most commonly prescribed class for quick relief is benzodiazepines (such as alprazolam and lorazepam), which calm the central nervous system but carry a risk of dependence and should only be used short-term. For long-term management, doctors often prescribe SSRIs, SNRIs, or buspirone, which are safer for ongoing use. Avoid alcohol and other sedatives while taking anti-anxiety medication. Do not stop benzodiazepines suddenly — taper under medical supervision. Therapy alongside medication is often the most effective approach.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
Is this medication for anxiety, and is it safe to take every day?
¿Este medicamento es para la ansiedad y es seguro tomarlo todos los días?
Can I take this anti-anxiety medication when I feel a panic attack coming on?
¿Puedo tomar este ansiolítico cuando siento que se aproxima un ataque de pánico?
Does this anxiety medication cause drowsiness or affect my ability to drive?
¿Este medicamento para la ansiedad causa somnolencia o afecta mi capacidad de conducir?
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Last reviewed: September 2026