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What would be a highly effective long term anti-anxiety medication?
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Individualized: While this definitely needs to be an individualized decision between you and your doctor based on your symptoms and other health conditions, etc., the one i would recommend first would be an ssri such as Paxil (paroxetine) or Lexapro (my two preferences). Cymbalta is another option. You can use benzos like Ativan or valium, but these are much better for as needed use rather than long-term use.
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