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If someone is allergic to ssris what would they take for anxiety?
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Benzodiazepines: Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed for short term anxiety. Hydroxyzine is also used. Anxiety medications have important side-effects, which limit their use.
Answered 11/14/2019
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