Thanks for explaining that SingDanceRunLife. I'm not very familiar with medications used for anxiety disorders although I do know that numerous drugs are used off-label, i.e. anti-psychotics for depression; anti-convulsants for bipolar disorder.

This is a good article about anxiety medications. It includes information about alternatives people can also make use of as a means of treatment.

You might find some useful information here as well: askapatient.com. I took a peek and there are over 1300 reviews on Zoloft -- many of the responders were using Zoloft for anxiety.

Reviews at the askapatient site are often mixed because no drug works the same for everyone but they are insightful and honest. It can also be helpful to get a feel for the experiences of others and how your own experience compares. Occasionally, people will also share information on other medications that worked better (or worse) for them. It can be an excellent resource because of the sample size involved.