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Would an snri cause more anxiety in a person with an anxiety disorder since it increases norepinephrine in the brain?
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See below: Generally, someone with an anxiety disorder will be more easily triggered by an anxiety producing stimulus such as a medication side effect. That said, snris are effective in treating anxiety disorders and their effects on norepinephrine are part of why they work.
Answered 1/17/2013
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