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:
A fairly common scenario is that you're on a medication that works well initially, but after a while, it works less, and ultimately stops... Read more »
Inositol, a nutrient that is available as a supplement, has been shown to reduce symptoms of panic disorder and obsessive compulsive... Read more »
I Get Panic Attacks - am I mad? During or after a panic episode you may well question your sanity but panic disorder is actually a problem... Read more »
The word "anxiety" is frequently tossed around. "Anxiety", after all is not a diagnosis, but a subjective feeling. It may even be something... Read more »
Night panics typically occur during the early hours of sleep and estimates suggest that about a half of people who experience panic... 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 »
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 »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Drug Treatment GuidelinesMajor Classes of Antidepressants and General Treatment GuidelinesMajor classes of antidepressants include:Selective... Read more »