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Need help with managing anxiety. i am taking cymbalta (8 weeks), but still feeling anxious. anxiety?

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Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgrad answered

Tell prescriber: This is the information your prescriber needs to manage your medication with you. Best Wishes

Answered 2/26/2020

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