Panic attacks
The goal of treatment is to help you function well during everyday life. A combination of medication and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) works best.
Antidepressant medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are most commonly prescribed for panic disorder. These include:
Other medications that may be used include:
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It's not clear at this point what the underlying causes of panic attacks are, although there are indications that both genetics and... Read more »
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What are the self-help strategies for panic attacks and are they effective? We know that if the problem is isolated, that is, it isn't... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Panic attacksSymptomsA panic attack begins suddenly, and most often peaks within 10 - 20 minutes. Some symptoms may continue for an hour or more. A... Read more »
Source: First DataBank
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Agoraphobia; Anxiety disorder- agoraphobiaTreatmentThe goal of treatment is to help you feel and function better. The success of treatment usually... Read more »
According to a new study, people who suffer a panic attack during or immediately after a traumatic event aren't at increased risk of developing... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention There is no way to prevent panic disorder. However, if you have been diagnosed with panic disorder, you may be able to prevent panic... Read more »