There are many medications that can be used to treat anxiety and depression, and the following are commonly used today, the main ones being selective 5-hydroxytryptamine reuptake inhibitors such as sertraline, paroxetine, fluoxetine, citalopram, and the citalopram-like structure of the drug escitalopram. Dual-channel medications such as milnacipran, duloxetine, and venlafaxine may also be taken, and Dilexin may also be considered for treatment. Newer antidepressants such as Agomelatine can also be considered, as well as Glutamine, and Vitamin B1 for adjunctive therapy. There are also traditional Chinese medicines that can treat this type of illness, such as Jiuwei Zhenxin Granules, Shu Liver Depression Capsules, and An Shen Tonic Brain Liquid, to name a few. All of the above medications are very effective, but it is important to follow your doctor’s instructions and choose the medication that is right for you.