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A member asked:
What other medicines are there for panic attacks n anxiety i'm using citalopram but causing palpitations and irregular heart beat..thanx !
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Trial and error: Its often a trial and error but maybe Paxil (paroxetine) ( paroxitine) may be useful. Taken every day to prevent the attacks instead of treating them after they occur. Chk with your dr.
Answered 6/30/2014
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There are many: Palpitations are a more common sign of anxiety than they are a side effect of the medicines used to treat anxiety. A heart monitor could be useful to help diagnose the source of your palpitations. Thatch go a long way in making you feel better. Knowing what is happening can be empowering.
Answered 5/1/2016
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