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Which over-the-counter meds can i take for anxiety/social anxiety?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

OTC for anxiety.: Passion Flower, Lemon Balm, Humulus lupulus (Hops) Valerian & Chamomile may help. Although Kava Kava may help it has potential to cause liver damage.

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 11/30/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety options: Passion Flower, Lemon Balm, Humulus lupulus (Hops) Valerian & Chamomile may help. Although Kava Kava may help it has potential to cause liver damage.

Dr Cox agreed

Answered 11/30/2014

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