Medications Can Help You Reduce Anxiety
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Millions suffer from panic attacks each day; only the degree and symptoms differ. Treatment is another area that must be individualized. Some people choose to change their way of living and obtain professional help to try to reduce the amount of panic attacks they have while others simply tolerate the attacks. Panic attacks may still be treated with prescription drug use.
- Which prescription drugs can treat panic attacks?
- I would like to know the extent of the success of these drugs in preventing my symptoms.
- How do they work and are there side effects?
These questions are the three most likely to be asked by those having panic attacks. Although panic attacks aren’t fatal, they cause such discomfort that many patients will undergo almost any therapy that will offer relief. To get to an effective treatment program, the first step should always be to see your doctor. If you ask your physician any question that you have thought of, he or she should be able to answer them and give your some options.
ALWAYS SEE YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE BEGINNING ANY PRESCRIPTION DRUGS!
Panic attacks are generally treated with ease by certain drug prescriptions that your doctor can recommend, such as Lorazepam and other Benzodiazepine drugs called Benzos. They are used for many different problems with they are most effective for panic attacks because of their ability to slow your body and thoughts down, which helps prevent the nervousness, anxiety and agitation so common with panic attacks. Because their fast and effective action during a panic attack, they are very popular. The negative thing about these drugs is that they can be very addictive to the patient. These may need to be used for a short duration due to this very fact.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), a very recent type of prescriped drugs designed for physcological problems, are usually used for anxious and depressed people. Anxiety is often what leads to a panic attack and the ability to help combat anxiety is what makes it so useful for panic attacks. The most commonly used SSRIs are Citalopram and Paroxetine
The family of prescription drugs that physicians give patients who have panic attacks are know as Beta Blockers. Secretion of the hormone called adrenaline is partly responsible for panic attacks. When the body has an overdose of the this hormone, the person will experience rapid heatbeat, chest pain/tightness and problems with breathing. These are some of the main symptoms of a panic attack so without the adrenaline flood, they can be eliminated. The beta blocker will stop the production of anxiety-causing chemicals like adrenaline, causing the impending panic attack to dissipate. While beta blockers can be very effective in eliminating these certain symptoms of panic attacks, they will not treat or control all the symptoms.
While there is a wide variety of prescription drugs that can work to control the symptoms that cause the panic attacks, it sometimes takes trial and error to find both the right prescription and the right dosage for your doctor to prescribe. It is important to understand that you will always have to monitor your prescription use and follow up with your doctor on a regular basis. Some prescriptions can interact with other medications and sometimes they simply do not work for the individual and can even be risky to use. Any concerns you have should be discussed with your health care professional.
Are you interested in learning how to control panic and anxiety? Check out our Panic Away review, our review of the Midwest Center for Anxiety and Depression or our review of the Linden Method.
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