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My cardiologist looked at my chart and saw that i have an anxiety disorder. they prescribed me anti-anxiety med?
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Assume: that cardiologist evaluated for cardiac issues. If anxiety is believed to contribute to or to cause your symptoms -then this sounds like an appropriate medication choice. Take care.
Answered 10/18/2014
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