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Is Sertraline the right medicine for anxiety?
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I have just been prescribed Sertraline HCL 25 mg tabs by my physician to treat anxiety. I am an 82 year old woman who previously took Zanax, but am now having increase anxiety. Do you think the Sertraline will be safe for me to take. I do not have depression, but have suffered with anxiety for years. Thank you.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.Sertraline is an SSRI drug and is a good anti-anxiety drug. The drug is considered a safe SSRI drug and is the drug of choice for anxiety in elderly.You can take the drug as per prescription, and this will surely help you.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi