Will Prozac Help My Panic Attacks?
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
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Panic disorder with agoraphobia
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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