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I suffer from anxiety. what is the best medication to take that will not cause weight gain?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Anxiety: The best if to see a Dr and go from there. Too complicated to answer here.

Answered 12/3/2017

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