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Is Sertraline Safe For Anxiety And Depression In A Child?
Question: My granddaughter, age 7, has been on this drug (Sertraline 25mgs, for 3 months. Her counselor states that my granddaughter has anxiety and mild depression. Is this drug appropriate for children?
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Brief Answer:
Yes it is true
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
For mild anxiety and depression the treatment options include counselling and medications. Among the medications SSRI group of medications are preferred which includes sertraline, fluoxetine and escitalpram for young children.
In my opinion the prescribed medication is as per recommendations and commonly used in young children.
I hope this answers you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
Yes it is true
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
For mild anxiety and depression the treatment options include counselling and medications. Among the medications SSRI group of medications are preferred which includes sertraline, fluoxetine and escitalpram for young children.
In my opinion the prescribed medication is as per recommendations and commonly used in young children.
I hope this answers you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
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