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Which is better for an episode of acute anxiety-lexapro or cymbalta (duloxetine)?
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Everyone is unique: Typically anxiety disorders r treated with ssris (lexapro) but i've had pts who do better on a dual acting drug (cymbalta)--best clue is if some member of biological family is doing well on a particular drug--it will likely work for the pt.
Answered 5/8/2016
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ANTI ANXIETY: Probably for something acute i would suggest acute like quicker acting anti anxiety agent like xanax or ativan. If chronic or recurring would look at antidepressants like lexapro, paxil, (paroxetine) Prozac etc. Cymbalta can help and is indicated for generalized anxiety.
Answered 5/8/2016
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