"best medication personally for anxiety and panic attacks. i have been taking 3-6mgs a day since i was 16 and compared to all the other benzodiazepines it has been the safest for long term use. i have tried ativan, xanax, and valium also and did not have good experiences due to many side effects and they only worked for a couple weeks for me. personally all medications have withdrawal so why not choose the best medication for yourself. ssri&#039;s are just as hard to come off of as benzos because of withdrawals, but most doctors don&#039;t tell you that."