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Is there really a medicine that can help stop anxiety?

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Dr. William Holmes answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Yes: There are a variety of medicines that can be very helpful in managing symptoms of anxiety. They do not make anxiety "go away" and are not a cure, but they can be very helpful.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety: Medications treat symptoms of anxiety, not the cause.. Best to combine them with psychotherapy & behavior modification.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 8/9/2012

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A member asked:

Is there really a medicine that can help stop anxiety?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. William Holmes answered

Dr Ali agreed

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Villaplana agreed

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