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What is the cleanest/safest ssri for general stress-induced anxiety?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

There is not one: single medication that is best. I like prozac, celexa, lexapro (escitalopram) & zoloft.

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Answered 7/27/2014

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