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If someone is allergic to ssris what would they take for anxiety?

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Dr. Thomas Heston answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Benzodiazepines: Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed for short term anxiety. Hydroxyzine is also used. Anxiety medications have important side-effects, which limit their use.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 11/14/2019

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