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Used to take zoloft (sertraline) for dep/gad. stopped because dep symptoms faded; however gad persisted. started zoloft (sertraline) again prescribed by doc and felt dep again?

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

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Try a: different antidepressant. You may want to try a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor but also combine it with Cognitive Behavior Psychotherapy . This will help identify the source of your depression and anxiety and the combination of medication and therapy has been proven to be beneficial.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Used to take zoloft (sertraline) for dep/gad. stopped because dep symptoms faded; however gad persisted. started zoloft (sertraline) again prescribed by doc and felt dep again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Dr Ott and another doctor agreed

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