| Over the years, doctors have recommended several | | | | play a role in panic attacks and anxiety disorders. |
| different types of prescription medications to help treat | | | | Examples of antidepressants used to treat panic |
| or relief panic attacks and generalized anxiety disorder | | | | attacks and generalized anxiety disorder include |
| symptoms. So far, these medications have be shown | | | | fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), imipramine |
| to be both dangerous and addictive with several major | | | | (Tofranil), venlafaxine (Effexor), escitalopram (Lexapro) |
| side effects. | | | | and duloxetine (Cymbalta). |
| We will highlight some of the common prescription | | | | Whether you take anti-anxiety and panic attack |
| medications for the treatment of panic attacks and | | | | medications, antidepressants or both, you may need to |
| generalized anxiety disorder and why they may not be | | | | try several of these medications to find which one |
| the best course of therapy. | | | | works best for you with the fewest side effects. Also |
| Anti-anxiety and panic attack medications. | | | | keep in mind that some medications do not work |
| Benzodiazepines are basically sedatives. They have | | | | immediately, particularly antidepressants. It may take |
| the advantage of easing panic attacks and | | | | several weeks before you notice the full effects of |
| generalized anxiety within 30 to 90 minutes. On the | | | | anxiety relief. |
| downside, they can be habit-forming if you take them | | | | There are safe natural techniques that have been |
| for more than a few weeks. For this reason, your | | | | discovered and proven to help you overcome panic |
| doctor may prescribe them for only a short time to | | | | attacks and generalized anxiety disorder with no side |
| help you get through a particularly difficult period of | | | | effects. These techniques can safely cure your |
| attacks. The most commonly prescribed sedatives | | | | problem in the shortest possible time. |
| include alprazolam (Xanax), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), | | | | However, there are strong evidence that show |
| clonazepam (Klonopin), diazepam (Valium) and | | | | cognitive behavior therapy can help improve |
| lorazepam (Ativan). These medications may cause | | | | symptoms of panic attacks and generalized anxiety |
| unsteadiness, drowsiness, reduced muscle coordination | | | | disorder. Cognitive behavior therapy helps you identify |
| and problems with balance. Higher doses and | | | | unhealthy, negative beliefs and behaviors and replace |
| long-term use can cause memory problems. Do not | | | | them with healthy, positive ones. It is based on the idea |
| drive or use heavy machinery while taking these drugs. | | | | that your own thoughts - not other people or situations |
| Another type of anti-anxiety and panic attack | | | | - determine how you behave. Even if an unwanted |
| medication often prescribed for suffers is buspirone | | | | situation does not change, you can change the way |
| (BuSpar). While this medication typically takes several | | | | you think and behave in a positive way. Generally a |
| weeks to improve symptoms, it does not pose a risk | | | | short-term treatment, cognitive behavior therapy |
| of dependence. A common side effect of buspirone is | | | | emphasizes learning to develop a sense of mastery |
| a brief feeling of lightheadedness shortly after taking it. | | | | and control over your thoughts and feelings. This |
| Less common side effects include headaches, nausea, | | | | approach is the best technique that can cure your |
| nervousness and insomnia. | | | | panic attack and generalized anxiety disorder not |
| Antidepressants. These medications influence the | | | | prescription medication. |
| activity of certain neurotransmitters that are thought to | | | | |