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Does SSRIs And SNRIs Treat Anxiety Differently?
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Hello, and thanks for your question.
SSRIs and SNRIs have the same evidence base for treatment of anxiety. Either one is fine and perfectly acceptable for treatment of anxiety. I would start with an SSRI as the side-effect profile tends to be better -- SNRIs sometimes cause blood pressure changes which SSRIs do not. But either class of medications is likely to help you.
Dr. Sheppe
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
SSRIs and SNRIs have the same evidence base for treatment of anxiety. Either one is fine and perfectly acceptable for treatment of anxiety. I would start with an SSRI as the side-effect profile tends to be better -- SNRIs sometimes cause blood pressure changes which SSRIs do not. But either class of medications is likely to help you.
Dr. Sheppe
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