What is the difference between a citalopram and a Xanax?
Question posted by DuBb77 on 27 Nov 2023
Last updated on 26 November 2023 by WildcatVet
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Citalopram is an antidepressant of the SSRI class. It's used to treat depressive disorders and anxiety/panic disorders. It's used to treat these conditions on a long term basis.
Xanax is a benzodiazepine, a controlled substance, that treats anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression on a short term basis. It's a sedative/tranquilizer.
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