What is closest to Xanax over the counter?

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asked Apr 8, 2024 in Mental Health by Sarveshkumar (2,240 points)
What is closest to Xanax over the counter?

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answered Jan 14 by lightsensor (30,140 points)
The closest over the counter to Xanax are antihistamines such as Benadryl which can be used as a short term solution for anxiety.

Other over the counter remedies that are closest to Xanax, like the amino acid L-Theanine, melatonin, and magnesium are also frequently recommended as alternative anxiety.
 
Supplements such as vitamin B complex, magnesium and nootropic supplements can help with anxiety.

And magnesium is important for neurotransmitter regulation and mental health.

Vitamin B is essential for mental health and high doses can reduce anxiety, stress and depression.

The natural thing that is closest to the drug Xanax is Valerian.

Valerian is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia.

In the summer when the mature plant may have a height of 1.5 meters, it bears sweetly scented pink or white flowers that attract many fly species, especially hoverflies of the genus Eristalis.

Drugs that are comparable to Xanax for anxiety are Zoloft (sertraline), Prozac (fluoxetine), or Lexapro (escitalopram).

Hydroxyzine is comparable to Xanax and does not have as much risk as Xanax does.

Both hydroxyzine and Xanax kick in quickly and share common side effects such as dry mouth and drowsiness but Hyroxyzine is less risky.

The closest drug to Xanax is Klonopin, Valium and Ativan.

The closest over the counter medicine to Xanax is Benadryl/diphenhydramine.

Citalopram is somewhat similar to Xanax although they are in different drug classes.

Citalopram and Xanax are used to treat anxiety although citalopram is mainly used for treating depression and is used off label for anxiety.

And Xanax is mainly used to treat panic attacks.

Celexa also known as citalopram is calming and works to increase the amount of serotonin in your brain which helps to regulate your mood.

The drug that is most similar to citalopram is escitalopram also sold under the name of Lexapro.

Citalopram is also sold under the name of Celexa.

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