Much has been heard about the medicines that are used for panic attacks anxiety disorder and other related problems having harmful side effects. However there is one thing that one must understand and it is that although most of these medicines have side effects it is not present in all the medicines. Doctors know very well which medicines have side effects and which do not; hence it is always advisable to depend on their suggestion as far as medicines for anxiety related problems are concerned. By taking a medicine that has been prescribed by a doctor, not only can one expect effective treatment, but safety from side effects as well.