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Which medicine is best for anxiety,lexapro (escitalopram) or valium i am on both,thanks?

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Test them: Different drugs work better for different people. Some people do not like the way they feel on certain drugs compared to others. Try them both and see what works best with your chemistry, body, mood, and lifestyle.

Dr Finkelstein agreed

Answered 2/9/2016

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