The most prescribed drug by neurologists is Levetiracetam as well as Gabapentin.
Gabapentin is used to treat partial seizures as well as nerve pain from shingles and restless leg syndrome and even nerve pain from diabetes.
Levetiracetam is a medication that is used to treat epilepsy.
The medication that is used to calm the brain nerves are antidepressants, anticonvulsants and benzodiazepines which work by affecting the neurotransmitters or reducing the nerve activity in your brain.
Drugs that calm the central nervous system are CNS depressants, which include benzodiazepines, barbiturates, opioids, some sleep medications such as Zolpidem and even alcohol can calm the central nervous system.
The 3 major types of CNS depressants are hypnotics, tranquilizers and sedatives.
Commonly prescribed pills and medications that are used to calm your nerves are SNRIs, SSRIs, buspirone, benzodiazepines and each of these medications work in different ways to reduce anxiety symptoms.
SSRIs also known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, are antidepressants, which increase the serotonin levels in your brain, which can help to regulate your mood and reduce anxiety.
And they are also often the first line treatment for anxiety disorders.
Examples of SSRIs are Lexapro also called escitalopram and Paxil also known as paroxetine.
Although SSRIs can take several weeks to show full effects.
SNRIs are also called serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors which are similar to SSRIs, although SNRis, increase both the serotonin and norepinephrine in your brain and they may even be prescribed for anxiety disorders and examples of these SNRIs, include venlafaxine, "Effexor XR, and also Cymbalta also called duloxetine.
Benzodiazepines are sedatives that can reduce anxiety quickly by increasing the activity of GABA, which is a neurotransmitter which promotes relaxation and are typically used for short term or occasional relief as a result of the risk of dependence and side effects like drowsiness and diziness.
Examples of benzodiazepines include Xanax, Klonopin, Valium and Ativan.
Buspirone is also a medication that can calm nerves and works differently than SSRIs and SNRIs, affecting dopamine and serotonin levels in your brain and it can be a good medication for people that cannot tolerate other anxiety medications due to side effects or other health concerns.
Beta blockers can also sometimes help calm your nerves but they are not often used for long term anxiety treatment.