Profiles Index

BuSpar
BuSpar is an anti-anxiety medication used in the treatment of anxiety disorders and short-term anxiety.

Xanax
Xanax is a benzodiazepine used primarily in the treatment of panic disorder.

Ativan
Ativan is a benzodiazepine used in the treatment of anxiety disorders and short-term anxiety.

Lexapro
Lexapro is an SSRI used in the treatment of depression and generalized anxiety disorder.

Klonopin
Klonopin is a benzodiazepine used primarily in the treatment of panic disorder.

Valium
Valium is a benzodiazepine used in the treatment of anxiety disorders and the short-term relief of anxiety symptoms.

Effexor XR
Effexor XR is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used in the treatment of depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and social anxiety disorder.

Paxil CR
Paxil CR is a prescription medication used to treat Social Anxiety Disorder. Learn about the potential side effects and who should not take this medication.

Zoloft
Zoloft is a prescription medication used to treat social anxiety disorder. Learn about the potential side effects and who should not take this medication.

Luvox CR: A Drug Used for Social Anxiety Disorder Treatment
Luvox CR is a prescription medication for social anxiety disorder treatment. Learn about the potential side effects and who should not take this medication.

Prozac
Prozac is an SSRI used in the treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder.

Vistaril
Vistaril is a medication used in treating anxiety disorders and short-term anxiety.

St. John's Wort
Research into the effectiveness of St. John's Wort in treating social anxiety disorder (SAD) has not yet supported the use of this herb as a primary treatment for SAD. Read more about St. John's Wort and the possible side effects and medication interactions of this alternative medicine.

Winter Cherry
Winter cherry, also known as Indian ginseng, is a natural supplement believed to restore emotional balance.

Rhodiola Rosea
Rhodiola rosea, also known as golden root or artice root, is a medicinal plant used in the treatment of occasional anxiety, stress and depression.

Passion Flower
Passion flower is a herbal supplement believed to offer relief for anxiety and nervous problems. Despite being a popular alternative medicine, additional research about the effectiveness of passion flower is needed.

Kava Kava
Kava kava is an herbal medicine used in the treatment of sleep problems and anxiety. Extra caution is needed when taking this supplement given the FDA advisory about the potential for liver damage when taking kava kava.

Chamomile
Chamomile is a popular natural remedy used in a variety of contexts including as a sleep aid, for anxiety and for digestive upset. Although chamomile has been widely accepted, little scientific research has been conducted to confirm the effects of this natural medicine.

Valerian Root
Valerian root is a dietary supplement used historically in the treatment of sleep and anxiety problems. Despite these common uses, more research is needed to support the effectiveness of this alternative medicine.