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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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Dr. Vikas Duvvuri answered

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.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 1/17/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

SNRI: Possible but temporary & subsides with time.

Dr Walsh agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

Would an snri cause more anxiety in a person with an anxiety disorder since it increases norepinephrine in the brain?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Vikas Duvvuri answered

Dr Machanic agreed

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Walsh agreed

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