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Suggest Alternate Over The Counter Medication For Paxil?
Question: My insurance will no longer pay for Paxil which I have taken for 10 years for depression and anxiety and it has worked great. They want me to change to Citalopram, Sertraline, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine or Venlafaxine. I am wondering which one of these are closest to the effects of Paxil for anxiety and depression. Thank you!
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Paxil is an SSRI antidepressant. The drugs you mention above that are in the same class are citalopram, sertraline, escitalopram, and fluoxetine. I would recommend switching to escitalopram as it has the best results in my experience.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Paxil is an SSRI antidepressant. The drugs you mention above that are in the same class are citalopram, sertraline, escitalopram, and fluoxetine. I would recommend switching to escitalopram as it has the best results in my experience.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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