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Is there a medication you can take for phobias?

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Dr. Vikas Duvvuri answered

Yes: Although there isn't a medication that cures phobias, medications can reduce the impact of phobias.

Dr Pappas and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/11/2016

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