“What medications help with panic attacks?”
I have panic attacks. What medications help with panic attacks?
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Councelor/TherapistPsychiatry
What medications help with panic attacks?
Medications for panic attacks include benzodiazepines (like lorazepam) for short-term relief, and SSRIs or SNRIs for long-term management. If you have any further questions or need more clarity, please consult with a psychiatrist. If you`re in Texas, we welcome you to reach out to www.MidCitiesPsychiatry.com, we`re here to help you.
Medications for panic attacks include benzodiazepines (like lorazepam) for short-term relief, and SSRIs or SNRIs for long-term management. If you have any further questions or need more clarity, please consult with a psychiatrist. If you`re in Texas, we welcome you to reach out to www.MidCitiesPsychiatry.com, we`re here to help you.
Medications can only be recommended by a medication provider, such as a psychiatrist or primary care physician.
Clonazepam Xanax Propranolol
SSRIs are the gold standard treatment to reduce the intensity and severity of panic attacks. These are very safe and non addicting medications. They can take upto 4-6 weeks to work. Spot treatment can be done to treat a breakthrough panic attack with as needed medications.
Regarding medications, it is tough for me to speak on as I work as a therapist/mental health professional. I would suggest finding a psychiatrist, as they are the medication experts and ones that prescribe medication and would know more.
As a non-prescribing psychologist, I am not authorized to discuss medications with you. The best healthcare provider to answer your question would be a psychiatrist and MD. You can also get a great deal of general information on the subject from the Web MD website. From a behavioral medicine viewpoint, my recommendation is to seek counseling in lieu of medication and seek to resolve the fear that triggers your anxiety and panic. Medication can help you to manage and reduce your symptoms but will not treat the underlying condition.
Sometimes anti-depressants, sometimes benzodiazepines.
