Is there better medication than Sertraline for anxiety?

[Petals23]

I was on Sertraline for physical symptoms of anxiety for about a year - being racing heart, chest tightness, constantly on alert and unable to relax. For me, the side effects never subsided and outweighed the benefits so I weaned myself off them in February. I feel I still need something to relax me and am unsure what other meds would work. I feel I have a constant slight depression also, a 'flat' feeling. Has anyone had success with something other than Sertraline? Thanks.

I was put on Citalopram and it worked wonders for both anxiety and depression for me. That being said the best person to speak with is your GP, you could mention trying this and see what they reccomend for you. Good luck x

I tried Sertraline and it made me feel awful it was scary so I stopped.
I now take Propanol for my anxiety and it works well with no side effects.

It might not work for everyone but it might be worth a try?

Citalopram here. Great for anxiety

Propranolol. Beta blocker. It stops the physical symptoms dead.

It's not the same but I'm trailing magnesium- apparently it can help. Only a week in so too early but maybe worth looking into ?

Citalopram has really helped me. I also used to take propranolol which is a beta blocker to help with the physical side but dont need that anymore.

I'm taking citalopram for anxiety and depression. It's really worked for me.

Escitalopram is best for both anxiety and mood.

I’m on fluoxetine for anxiety and it’s fantastic. I’ve not had any side affects

Mitazapine and cbt works for me.
Sertraline and citalpram made me worse eventually.
I took sertraline for quite a while before it stopped working.

Different things will work for different people.

10 years ago I took citalopram for depression and it was fab
Now I take propranolol for anxiety and migraines; and mirtazipine for depression. It's a combination that seems to work.