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Suggest Medication For Depression And Anxiety

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Posted on Fri, 24 Nov 2017
Question: What pharmaceutical is prescribed for depression and/or anxiety?
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Zoloft is a good choice.

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking from HCM

There are a number of antidepressants which can be used. You are 70 and if we consider safest antidepressant at your age then Sertraline or Zoloft is a good choice.

Other antidepressants are Prozac, Cipralex, Lexapro etc.

I hope this helps you please don't hesitate to ask follow up doubts if any.

Thanks and take care
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Suggest Medication For Depression And Anxiety

Brief Answer: Zoloft is a good choice. Detailed Answer: Hello thanks for asking from HCM There are a number of antidepressants which can be used. You are 70 and if we consider safest antidepressant at your age then Sertraline or Zoloft is a good choice. Other antidepressants are Prozac, Cipralex, Lexapro etc. I hope this helps you please don't hesitate to ask follow up doubts if any. Thanks and take care