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Can I go to the ER for a panic attack?

I am a 34 year old male. I want to know if I can go to the ER for a panic attack?

2 Answers

Sure
You can go to the ER for panic attacks, but you will usually get a very short acting medicine that may or may not help. You are much better off going to your regular provider or a psychiatric clinic so you can find out what is causing the anxiety. You maybe won't need medicines at all.

Dr. Kerr