Over-the-Counter Products for Depression, Anxiety, and Insomnia in Older Adults
What over-the-counter products help depression and anxiety in older adults?
Older adults commonly use various over-the-counter products including herbal medicines, dietary supplements, and complementary therapies for depression, anxiety, and insomnia, though many lack adequate safety and efficacy evidence specific to this population. A scoping review published in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies examined the use, safety, and effectiveness of OTC products in older adults, revealing significant gaps in evidence for many commonly used products.