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Is there a good medication to calm down nervousness?

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Dr. William Pattersonanswered

Psychiatry 51 years experience

Calm nerves: Benzodiazepines (xanax, ativan, klonopin, etc) calm nerves effectively and quickly but can cause sleepiness and don't mix with alcohol. Long term use can cause dependence. Many doctors try to use antidepressants such as Cymbalta (duloxetine) in the long run even if they use bz acutely.

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Dr. Alessandra Bertoluccianswered

Ophthalmology 35 years experience

Plenty: There are many medicine for nervousness and there are many behavioural treatment: need to see a professional.

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