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Prescribed atarax (hydroxyzine) for anxiety, but can i get stronger medication?

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Dr. Glen Elliott answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Maybe better: Sounds like you need to find someone who specializes in treating anxiety disorders, with our without panic attacks. There are more effective medications available, along with nonmedication treatments that should give you much better relief.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/31/2017

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