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Doctor Prescribed Medication for Separation Anxiety Disorder

Medication
Medication is prescribed for those children that display persistent symptoms, moderate to severe functional impairments, and do not respond to psychotherapy. The FDA has not approved a specific medication to treat children with separation anxiety disorder.

Controlled studies have reported good results when anti-depressant medication is prescribed. Some of the anti-depressants prescribed for children with separation anxiety disorder include Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants. However, some results may be noticed after 2 to 4 weeks of treatment, but in order to know whether the treatment is effective for each particular individual, it requires at least 12 weeks of treatment. Some of the most prescribed antidepressant are: Celexa, Lexapro, Luvox, Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft.

When children are treated with medication, the results require time, can be accompanied by side effects, and unfortunately, the symptoms are reduced but not eliminated.

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Page Last Updated: July 24, 2022

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