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Does anyone know of medications that are used for treating phobias?

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Questionable nenefit: Medications haven't proven to be that beneficial in treating phobias. Medications that might be prescribed are ssri antidepressants, antianxiety and possibly antipstchotix medications.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/15/2016

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