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I can't tolerate taking antidepressants for anxiety. are there any other options?
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Lots: There are medication and psychotherapy options. Benzodiazapines are very effective for anxiety but have high risks for abuse and dependence. Buspar (buspirone) is a non addictive anxiety medication. But, more than 70% of people can be taken off meds or efffectively treated with cognitive behavior therapy by a psychologist: http://cpancf.Com/anxietydisordersbasics.Asp.
Answered 6/24/2014
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