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Is Zoloft Better Than Triazolam In Treating Anxiety?

I was taking triazolam and triazolam to help me relax and sleep. I went to a new mental health doctor today and she said that they were too strong for someone my age. She said for me to take zoloft. What is the difference and should I just start coming right off my meds that I have taken for a long time?
Mon, 5 Dec 2016
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Triazolam is used for anxiety and as sleep inducing pill. It is a very effective anti-anxiety drug. But its main drawback is that it is an addicting drug when used for long time, especially among young people. Due its habit forming nature it is not advised for long term use. Zoloft is an anti-depressant cum anti-anxiety. It is also used in patients with anxiety. It is less addicting drug.
Advice
1.     Continue Zoloft as suggested
2.     Start workout in gym at least half an hour in a day for 5 days in a week
3.     Do meditation
4.     Avoid smoking, alcohol, caffeine and caffeinated beverages especially at night
I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question
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Is Zoloft Better Than Triazolam In Treating Anxiety?

Triazolam is used for anxiety and as sleep inducing pill. It is a very effective anti-anxiety drug. But its main drawback is that it is an addicting drug when used for long time, especially among young people. Due its habit forming nature it is not advised for long term use. Zoloft is an anti-depressant cum anti-anxiety. It is also used in patients with anxiety. It is less addicting drug. Advice 1. Continue Zoloft as suggested 2. Start workout in gym at least half an hour in a day for 5 days in a week 3. Do meditation 4. Avoid smoking, alcohol, caffeine and caffeinated beverages especially at night I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thanks