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Would urine epinephrine be elevated with panic attacks?

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Dr. Stuart Seigel answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Definitely possible: urine epinephrine is not that helpful when it comes to diagnosing adrenal gland disorders given the short half life of the hormone. Anxiety does lead to epinephrine production and false urine elevation. In a panic attack it could very well be elevated.

Answered 2/21/2015

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