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Alternative Medications for Anxiety

Anxiety disorders typically get treated through a combination of talk therapy and medication. Selective Seratonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Zoloft (sertraline) and Prozac (flouxetine) work well, but some patients may also benefit from natural remedies.

  1. Herbal Remedies

    • Passion flower, valerian root and winter cherry are over-the-counter herbs that help alleviate anxiety, according to the Anxiety and Depression Solutions website.

    St. John's Wort

    • People who suffer from anxiety also tend to suffer from depression. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine states that St. John's Wort works best for mild cases of anxiety and depression.

    Passionflower

    • Passionflower helps people suffering from insomnia, and it may have a slight calming effect. A concentration of 200 mg of passionflower works best for the treatment of anxiety, according to Seredyn.com.

    Valerian Root

    • Valerian root is available in over-the-counter supplements. The herb works well for insomnia and may help with anxiety, although few scientific studies have been done to confirm this claim.

    Warning

    • Consult a doctor before deciding to take any herbal remedy. Some herbs interact badly with prescription drugs, or a particular treatment might not work well for a specific type of anxiety. All anxiety treatments work best in conjunction with cognitive behavioral therapy.

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