Doctor has prescribed me etizolam 0.5 mg and sertraline 50 mg daily for anxiety and depression. I want to know if there are any severe side effects of the two also will it cause dependence on long term use. Will it worsen my condition? I'm not sure I should start medication because of the fear of condition worsening further on taking medicines.

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