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What anxiety medication does one take, and how do you first know you need medication?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Start with eval.: After your medical provider evaluates you fully, he or she will be able to determine if medications are indicated & if so, which medications are the most appropriate for you specifically. Not all anxiety requires psychiatric medications. Since you are concerned - recommend you be evaluated.

Answered 10/4/2016

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