How Long Do Panic Attacks Last?
Panic attacks
Treatment
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:
- Fluoxetine (Prozac)
- Sertraline (Zoloft)
- Paroxetine (Paxil)
- Other SSRIs
Other medications that may be used include:
- Other types of antidepressants, such as...
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Panic disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder in which you have repeated attacks of intense fear that something bad will occur when not expected.See... Read more »
Panic disorder
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 »
Panic disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Panic attacksPreventionIf you get panic attacks, avoid the following:AlcoholStimulants such as caffeine and cocaineThese substances may trigger or... Read more »
Panic attacks boost women's heart risk
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