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Is kava safer than benzodiapemes? if trying to reduce benzo use is it safe to alternate between the two and if so how long do you wait? thanks
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Doctor: There are antianxiety medications that are not bernzodiazepines. The research on these assures their effectiveness. Talk to your doctor about these other medications.
Answered 1/2/2020
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