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What Is The Best Medicine For Anxiety Disorders?

I have just started to suffer from anxiety disorder due to my sick mother staying with me. I have been prescribed Xanax and have been taking the .25mg tab. But I am finding that I need it about every 3 hrs especially today. How can I am improve my anxiety through better dosing?
Mon, 9 May 2016
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HI

Xanax should only be used for a short time--a week or two--for anxiety like yours.

You should only use it no more than three times a day and only if and when you really need it
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What Is The Best Medicine For Anxiety Disorders?

HI Xanax should only be used for a short time--a week or two--for anxiety like yours. You should only use it no more than three times a day and only if and when you really need it