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What is a fast acting anxiety medication that is not a benzo?
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Buspirone: Buspar (buspirone) is a non- benzodiazepine anti-anxiety medication and would be a good alternative for a fast acting anti-anxiety med outside of the benzo class.
Answered 6/24/2014
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