A 20-year-old member asked:
are there any good medicines for anxiety attacks ? to cure anxiety or panic attacks
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Dr. Lori Wagner answered
27 years experience Internal Medicine
Yes: There are a number of effective medications for both prophylaxis (prevention) of panic attacks and acute treatment of these attacks. Make an appointment to see your doctor and discuss the options.
Answered on Sep 28, 2016
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Dr. Luis Villaplana answered
35 years experience Internal Medicine
Not to curr: Several meds are available to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Whether in combination with psychotherapy or by themselves, these meds are quite effective.
Answered on Mar 26, 2013
Dr. Pedro Hernandez answered
40 years experience Geriatrics
Yes: Nowadays we use the ssris like prozac, paxil, (paroxetine) sertraline (or zoloft), lexapro, citalopram, Celexa etc. Benzodiazepines like Alprazolam ( xanax) too. Also talking to a therapist may help to confront fears.
Answered on Sep 1, 2014
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Dr. Kenneth Cheng answered
31 years experience Family Medicine
Too many to list: There are many excellent medications used to treat anxiety and panic attacks. These medication fall into two categories: "rescue" medications that tr ... Read More
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andrius Baskys answered
46 years experience Geriatric Psychiatry
No, : No, it is not. Meridia (also known as sibutramine) is an appetite suppressant, a drug that was intended to help reduce weight in conjunction with calo ... Read More
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Andrew Poleszak answered
35 years experience Internal Medicine
Psychotherapy: And ralaxations techniques.
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nalini Morris d.o. answered
33 years experience Psychiatry
No best medicine.: Any of the antidepressants FDA approved for panic attacks, and /or benzodiazepines can help you. For example Paxil, (paroxetine) Prozac, Zoloft etc. ... Read More
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