Homeopathic over-the-counter antidepressants | Over-the-counter antidepressants

Homeopathic over-the-counter antidepressants

Homeopathy also offers numerous alternatives to the common antidepressants in the treatment of depression. However, the effectiveness of homeopathic agents is controversial, as the products contain only very small amounts of the active ingredient. Therefore, the homeopathic preparations are particularly suitable for the treatment of mild depression.

In the event of a lack of effect or unclear depression, a doctor should be consulted in any case and the further procedure should be discussed. Depending on the patient, different homeopathic preparations may be indicated. Products with Acidum phosphoricum are particularly suitable for chronic depression, which occurs together with exhaustion and anxiety attacks.

Many preparations also contain small amounts of the cimicifuga rootstock, which can be used to treat especially depressions that occur during the menopause. Other homeopathic preparations contain, among other things, nux vomica (nux vomica). This active ingredient is particularly suitable for depressions associated with anxiety, irritability, low blood pressure and a tendency to constipation. Other homeopathic remedies for antidepressant treatment include Aurum metallicum, Cactus, Hyoscyamus, Ignatia, Lilium tigrinum, Lycopodium, Natrium chloratum, Pulsatilla, Staphisagria and Veratrum album.

Over-the-counter antidepressants from the USA

The drugs sold most in the USA in recent years are antidepressants. However, they are not only prescribed for the treatment of depression but also for back pain, fatigue and sleep disorders. They are also often misused as an ‘everyday drug’ to improve mood.

In addition, some drugs, which are only available in pharmacies on prescription in Germany, can be purchased without a prescription in the USA. In particular, Prozac (active ingredient: fluoxetine), which was launched on the market in the USA and is sold as a so-called ‘happy pill’, can be bought without a prescription in some supermarkets and pharmacies there.