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Why would my dr choose long term benzo treatment for my severe anxiety?
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Normal treatment: Benzodiazepines are just about the most common drugs used to treat anxiety disorders. So why not? You'll need to ask your doctor why she chose whichever drug was prescribed.
Answered 5/1/2017
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