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Which is better: zoloft (sertraline) vs citalopram?
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Yes: Both of these medications are effective antidepressants. Which might be best for an individual depends on many different factors. Consult your doctor to make the decision of which is best for you.
Answered 12/13/2019
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One is not better: than the other. However, sometimes a person may tolerate one SSRI better than another.
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