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Old Feb 24, 2017, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by *Laurie* View Post
Hi mugwort, It is not at all unusual to use an antipsychotic to treat anxiety, especially anxiety that tends to be severe. It is safer to take an antipsychotic than it is to use benzos, which would likely be the other anxiety medication.
I somewhat agree. TBH I'm thinking too many psychotropics come with far too many serious side effects. Realize its a rather complicated issue. Side effects vs wanted effects. IOW I get the impression its extremely difficult to make an MI drug that's effective without terrible adverse reactions.