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I suffer ocd/anxiety. ct scan showed "diffuse/extensive aortal calcification" and so am now on crestor. i get that nicotine gum may contribute to vascular disease, but it also helps with my ocd. in the short term, does risk outweigh anxiety relief?

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Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgrad answered

Probably: A good eval for anxiety indicated, maybe 2nd opinion to identify all options and work on best choice ones

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 8/19/2019

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A member asked:

I suffer ocd/anxiety. ct scan showed "diffuse/extensive aortal calcification" and so am now on crestor. i get that nicotine gum may contribute to vascular disease, but it also helps with my ocd. in the short term, does risk outweigh anxiety relief?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgrad answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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