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Does antidepressants cause air hunger?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: Antidepressants do not cause air hunger. However, anxiety and panic attacks can definitely cause sensations like this. Antidepressants are often prescribed to help these problems. Please tell your physician what you're experiencing.

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Answered 3/10/2014

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