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Why does my doctor keep giving me adhd meds for my anxiety? is this really helpful?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hmmm . . . : Maybe your doctor thinks your anxiety is coming from adhd problems? In some cases it can be anxiety-provoking to not be able to concentrate, focus, or plan effectively. Please ask your physician to explain his/her reasoning with the prescriptions, or anything else you don't understand.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/13/2013

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