Question: are antidepressants effective for anxiety?
Answer: Many SSRIs, or antidepressants, are FDA approved to treat anxiety. However, studies question the efficacy of treating anxiety with an antidepressant. Doctors often prescribe antidepressants, such as paroxetine (Paxil), fluvoxamine (Luvox), or sertraline (Zoloft), for the treatment of anxiety.