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Can a primary care physician prescribe anti-depressants? i've tried therapy and found it ineffective.the list of psychiatrist is too long.

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Dr. Boris Aronzon answered

Yes: If your pcp has depression treatment experience he can prescribe antidepressant.

Dr Sartina and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Vanja Kondev answered

Medication: Most primary care physicians are comfortable with prescribing antidepressants. L.

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Answered 2/23/2018

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A member asked:

Can a primary care physician prescribe anti-depressants? i've tried therapy and found it ineffective.the list of psychiatrist is too long.

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Boris Aronzon answered

Dr Sartina and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Vanja Kondev answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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