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A member asked:

Is there any medication for anxiety that does not cause weight gain and loss of libido? wellbutrin (bupropion) caused extreme nausea and did not help anxiety.

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Yes: Cognitive behavioral therapy , is very good treatment for anxiety, other anxiety medication given for a short time only.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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