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Best OTC Medicine for Anxiety
What Is the Best Over The Counter Medicine for Anxiety?
Finding working medicines that are available over the counter (or legally online), can be a difficult process. Despite the fact that there are so many options available, it turns out that many of them are either sparingly effective or ineffective altogether. Some of the better formulas in the best working OTC pills for anxiety include the ingredients 5-HTP, L-Theanine or Ashwagandha (or a combination of these and others). Many plants have sedative-like or relaxation-inducing effects, and these medicines have found the best formulas for relieving anxiety and stress, while retaining their over-the-counter and legal availability. Many of these OTC pills will start working almost immediately, the first time they are taken (especially those ranked higher on the list, more close to the top).
List of the Best Working OTC Pills for Anxiety and Stress
This is a list of the best working over-the-counter pills for anxiety available. They are completely legal, available online and ranked in order of effectiveness as per our Botanical Shaman survey.
Pirate Chill
Pirate Chill is the best working OTC pill for anxiety. The formula is simple, highlighting effective extracts of 5-HTP, L-Theanine and Passionflower. They work flawlessly together to create a relaxation that is felt nearly right away (usually within 15-30 minutes). The Pirate Chill 5-HTP formula is one of the strongest anti-anxiety pills available over the counter, it is also a natural formula. Pirate Chill is hands-down, the most effective pill for daily stress as well as for the occasional panic attack. In fact, nearly all people who tried Pirate Chill in the most recent Botanical Shaman survey indicated they would reuse the product, as well as recommend it to others. Pirate Chill is sold in bottles with 30 capsules per bottle.
RediCalm
RediCalm is a great, natural, OTC solution for anxiety. It is able to relieve daily stress when taken as a part of a daily regiment, as well as with more imminent stresses. RediCalm utilizes five ingredients which have been clinically-proven to reduce stress and relieve anxiety. Like Pirate Chill, it includes 5-HTP, L-Theanine and Passionflower. It also possesses Ashwagandha. The extracts are decent and the effects are absolutely noticeable. Many people who tried RediCalm in the most recent Botanical Shaman survey indicated they would reuse the product, and many of the participants suggested they would recommend it for anxiety.
Protazen
Protazen is one of the longest-standing OTC supplements for anxiety. It has been around since 2004 and uses a slightly bulkier grouping of ingredients than some of the other options but it is effective. Protazen relies on L-Tyrosine, Bacopa, Lemon Balm and Passionflower, for the primary sedative effects. There are other contributions in their proprietary blend as well. Interestingly enough Protazen scores a bit higher (above RediCalm) in a similar, yet slightly variant Botanical Shaman survey on the Best Over The Counter Pills for Daily Stress Relief.
Tranquilene
Tranquilene is a natural calming recipe designed to correct stress-creating imbalances over the course of time. It is an herbal relaxation pill consisting of a number of B Vitamins, Passionflower, GABA, L-Theanine and a few other ingredients. There are 30 pills per bottle and 2 pills is considered a dose. That said, it is a little overpriced, and the extracts are average, making Tranquilene more of a middle-of-the-line solution when it comes to OTC pills for anxiety. Even being an average answer to stress, Tranquilene remains more potent and faster working than many of the other options on this list.
Xantopia
Enhancer Labs makes a product called Xantopia, which has been around for quite a long time. It is a legal relaxant and is often sold as a legal xanax substitute. Although it is no where near as potent as an actual xanax, nor it is the most powerful or effective product on this list…it is without a doubt still effective at reducing anxiety. One of the bigger problems with Xantopia is how few servings are in each tube. The tubes only contain 4 capsules and tend to all be consumed in one experience to achieve the desired effects.
Anxiety and Stress Essentials
Anxiety and Stress Essentials, like many of the solutions towards the bottom of the list, are still good answers to daily stress. They are simply weaker in terms of handling stronger anxiety. Anxiety and Stress Essentials is a perfect example of one of the best working anti-anxiety pills over the course of time. It works best when taken over the course of time, and works to build the mind and body up to prevent daily stress from forming.
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Kavinace
Kavinace is a calming blend that utilizes phenibut, taurine, GABA and B Vitamins. It is effective in the short-term but seems to lead to a rather quick tolerance build up. Kavinace does maintain a good following, many people agree it works quite well for anti-anxiety if only used once in a while. The noticeable effects are not as strong as some of the other options on this list.
HUM’s Big Chill
HUM’s Big Chill is basically sold for anxiety, however, containing only one ingredient that is often used more for its focus or energy-oriented purposes (Rhodiola) limits the effectiveness of the product. Nonetheless, HUM maintains a strong following, is well-respected for many effective products and Big Chill does relieve stress. This product seems to work best if taken daily over time.
Last Notes on the Most Effective Pills for Anxiety and Stress
All of these pills are great for anxiety and stress. The higher ranking products (closer to the top of the list) are the most effective and work the fastest. They also work the longest and are typically more popular specifically for their effectiveness. Obviously actual Xanax (diazepam) is pharmaceutical grade in synthesis, and it is thus very hard to achieve a legal, and/or natural solution that comes any where near close to the stress relief of an actual Xanax. That mentioned, when it comes to the best OTC pills for anxiety, Pirate Chill is the closest possible thing. It is also the most cost-effect solution of the best pills for anxiety (out of all of the options that are strong enough to actually work, you get the best bang for the buck at 30 pills per bottle).
Required Disclaimer: Botanical Shaman is not a medical doctor. This information is not meant to substitute for professional medical advice.
