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:
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 »
Q. How Common is Panic Disorder? A. Very. Panic disorder affects millions of people. Q. Who Gets Panic Disorder? A. More women than men... Read more »
You’re walking down the street, driving along the highway, or enjoying a movie when suddenly, for no apparent reason, you feel... Read more »
This is the first in a short series of shareposts to help you achieve mastery over what are commonly called panic or anxiety attacks. The... Read more »
Part One Part Two This is part three of a self-help program designed to help you achieve mastery over panic attacks. If you have... Read more »
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: 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: First DataBank
Generic Name: PAROXETINE CONTROLLED-RELEASE - ORAL Pronounced: (pair-OX-eh-teen) Warning Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety... Read more »
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: DESVENLAFAXINE SUSTAINED RELEASE - ORAL Pronounced: (des-VEN-la-FAX-een) Warning Antidepressant medications are used to treat a... Read more »