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Is zoloft (sertraline) the most effective medication for anxiety and depression?
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One of several: Zoloft (sertraline) is an effective drug for treating anxiety and depression. Other drugs in its class (ssris) are also effective for these conditions. The most effective drug is the one you tolerate which works.
Answered 1/29/2018
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The one that works: For you is the best medicine. Each human being is truly an individual, so no one medication works for every patient.
Answered 10/8/2020
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Zoloft (sertraline): Zoloft among other ssris are effective, ex. Orozac, celexa, lexapro, paxil, as well as snris ex. Effexor, (venlafaxine) cymbalta. Response from 1 individual and another varies.
Answered 10/8/2020
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