A member asked:

I was prescribed xanax (alprazolam) to take when i get panic attacks. by the time the xanax (alprazolam) works, my attack is over. is there a quicker way to manage the attacks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Prevent not treat: You've run into a common problem with the use of tranquilizers to treat true panic (which comes on very suddenly & only lasts 10-15 min). No oral med works that fast. The solution is to prevent such attacks ahead of time using cbt psychotherapy, ongoing medication such as an ssri, or both.

Answered 11/27/2017

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