Abstract: A succinimide derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a pyridyl or pyrimidinyl group substituted with at least one member selected from the group consisting of halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, cyano, benzyloxy, hydroxyl and amino, and n is an integer of 1 or 2, or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof. The succinimide derivatives are useful as an anti-anxiety drugs.