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Can a healthtap doctor prescribe an ssri?
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Yes: Yes. A doctor in your state can absolutely prescribe an SSRI for you.
Answered 12/24/2015
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Generally, no: You have posted a question on HealthTap's free, informational forum. This forum is not for obtaining medical care. Try our premium forums that provide medical care (called HealthTap PRIME or CONCIERGE in the US). The fees are set regardless of whether or not the doctor prescribes a medication. That said, patients generally should not get narcotic, psychiatric, or potentially abusable drugs online.
Answered 2/11/2019
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