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What is the best way to ask the doctor for anxiety medication without sounding like a drug addict?
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Be factual: 1) go to a good doctor. 2) carefully described your symptoms and your history. Having outside records from other docs/treatment facilities is helpful. 3) don't be focused on benzo's. If you come to me and the first thing out of your mouth is "i want xanax, (alprazolam) " i will probably discount anything you say after that. 4) there are other rx for anxiety besides benzo's. Asking for treatment is ok!
Answered 11/27/2017
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