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A member asked:

What to do if i have read the side affects of anti anxiety pills and i do not want to take them anymore is it bad if just take a sleeping pills instead?

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Not a good idea: the medicine works because of the consistent use of it in your bloodstream, thats how it keeps you calm. Everyone freaks out over side effects without giving the medicine a try. you might have none. I have taken medicine post surgery and had little to no side effects. Rethink this. Ask your doctor for any more questions.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/15/2016

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