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What is the best medication to help with health anxiety? i read about fluxotine but my dr. said that it can be really bad for 4 weeks before it gets good and i dont think i can handle that. any suggestions?
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The medication will not make it worse for for 4 weeks. it just takes 4-6 weeks for the full effect. Talk to your doctor again. In the meantime, start exercising. Begin with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity so that you sweat profusely. It may take a few months for the full effect. Exercise is as good as medication. Wish you good health!
Answered 1/27/2022
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