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Which antidepressants can children take for anxiety?

My daughter has had anxiety attacks lately. Which antidepressants can children take for anxiety?

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The medications in the SSRI family are approved for treatment of anxiety in children. These are fluoxetine, sertraline, celexa, lexapro. Panic attacks are often treated with hydroxyzine. Consult your pediatrician.