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I have mild to severe gad (anxiety) i take 40mg of atenolol and my doctor is encouraging me to take .25mg klonopin (clonazepam) will this help?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Medication is: helpful for some folks. Please do what your doc suggests but don't neglect behavioral exercises to help such as the Relaxation Response by Herbert Benson, See his book for a simple technique. Peace and good health.

Dr Vallury agreed

Answered 3/27/2015

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