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Please tell me, is uncontrolled thoughts / racing thoughts a side effect i should be worried about ?

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

A side effect?: it is unclear what you are taking and think may be causing a side effect. Please clarify your question.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/26/2016

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