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I've been taking zoloft for 2 months now .it worked well for depression but not for anxiety. will paxil (paroxetine) give me better results with my social anxiety?

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Not necessarily: Speak to your psychiatrist. You may need added anxiolytic medications

Answered 6/20/2014

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