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2021-08-12 14:45:01
Which is the best ssri for generalised anxiety disorder? Paroxetine, sertraline, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, escitalopram?
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Sertraline and fluoxetine are fda approved

Answered2021-08-12 14:46:31

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They are more or less  equally efficacious but choice of SSRI depends on various factors which usually case specific like age, symptom profile, metabolism ,side effects etc.  Thanks

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Consult a Psychiatrist, don't self medicate All of these are used in Generalised anxiety disorder

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