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I have agorophobia, autism and ocd previously was anorexic for 6-years.my question is witch is better for me xanax or a ssri???

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Agoraphobia: 19 M: I have agorophobia, autism and OCD Previously was anorexic for 6-years.my question is witch is better for me xanax or a ssri??? ANS: without knowing you better not possible to even guess. Discuss with your medical team.

Answered 2/1/2017

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