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Can i be prescribed anxiety medication if i'm doing cbt therapy?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Medications: Can often be used in conjunction with cognitive behavioral therapy.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/20/2015

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