“How long should I take medications for panic attacks?”

This is something you should talk to your prescribing physician about. What is often a better idea to taking medications all of the time IF the panic attacks are limited, is to determine the "triggers" and take fast acting medications just prior to events or situations that tend to trigger panic. You could discuss the pros/cons of short acting 'sometimes" meds as opposed to "all of the time" meds with your physician. To give you an example, I have many patients who get anxious with social situations specifically so might take something prescribed by their physician or other, in conjunction with CBT, visualization, etc., just prior to events such as gatherings (weddings, work parties, etc.).

Until you get better.
The purpose of medication is to alleviate the problem.
So, take it till the problem is solved

Learn to breathe properly and you will not panic. A good behavioral therapist will know how to teach you

Typically, medications that help with panic attacks are more effective when used in conjunction with talk therapy, which can reduce the amount of time the medications need to be taken. It's hard to say exactly how long without knowing how intense, frequent and debilitating the panic are, and if there are any medical conditions to be considered.

Taking medication for panic attacks really doesn't have a time frame. If you are working on coping mechanisms for your anxiety with your therapist in time you will be able to manage on your own and can then titrate off the medications with your prescriber's guidance. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>