Posted by gabbix2 on December 16, 2003, at 22:53:24
In reply to Friend trying to get off Xanax - alternatives, posted by taylor18 on December 16, 2003, at 4:51:40
Kava Kava would probably be the most helpful, but the kind you buy from health food stores is next to useless. True medicinal Kava root from Hawaii seems to be available only over the internet, and
that has become increasingly more difficult due to the recent health alerts (of which I am highly skeptical)Lemon Balm, Skullcap, Hops, California Poppy,
Passion flower, and Valerian are all somewhat calming, I think Gaia herbs is one company makes tinctures containing combinations of them which are significantly more potent than any one of the herbs alone.
Celestial Seasonings is pretty mainstream but makes a tea which is surprisingly effective called Tension Tamer.Xanax is a short acting Benzodizepine though, and not much else is going to give that kind of intense relief in my opinion, having been on and off different benzo's several times myself.
They may help your friend taper and assist in anxiety relief after your friend is off them though.
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