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Can cardiologists prescribe anxiety medications?
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Yes: Any physician can prescribe anxiety medications.
Answered 11/19/2020
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Yes: They can prescribe these medications however they may be reluctant to do so. It's very patient specific whether or not they are indicated.
Answered 3/17/2015
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