Escitalopram vs paxil cr. Which one is the best medicine and effective for social anxiety / phobia bcoz I take opinion from two doctors .one doctor prescribed nexito 10 mg (0-0-1) and another doctor prescribed paxil cr 12.5 (0-0-1) .now I am confused which medicine should I take .plz clear my doubt .thanks in advance?
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Dear lybrate-user, both escitalopram and paxil cr are ssri group of drugs. Both are effective. Each doctor will have their own experience with ssris. The effective dose and the affordability matters in the long run. Of course side effects also makes the doctor think of another ssri. Always it is better to go for a second opinion only when you have tried the treatment fully and it is ineffective.
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Both are ssri s the response for both varies between individuals though the disorder might be the same. It is like taking ciprofloxacin or ofloxacin as antibiotic. So take one medicine for a course and discuss with you treating psychiatrist which work best. Good luck.
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