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What anxiety meds would work for me because buspar (buspirone) doesn't?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I would discuss this: W your medical provider. Selective serontonin reuptake inhibiters form a good basis for an anxiety treatment plan.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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