There is some evidence that
long term use may be associated with some negative cognitive
effects (somewhat impaired memory) and with somewhat increased mortality. Nevertheless, these medications are often the most effective treatments for certain kinds of chronic anxiety.
2. Serotonin antidepressants such as fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), venlafaxine (Effexor), escitalopram (Lexapro), etcetera.