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What's a better drug for depression and anxiety, paxil (paroxetine) or cymbalta?
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Neither: Whichever medication works for you, and is tolerated by you is the best drug for you.
Answered 12/31/2019
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As above : Different medication can work differently by different patients . If I am dealing with anxiety and depression , most likely i will choose Paxil (paroxetine) . If I am dealing with pain symptoms and depression , i would choose cymbalta.
Answered 7/9/2020
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