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I recently got of phenobarbital having bad panic attacks now the doctors want me to back on them for a while to get rid of the panic attacks is that possible?

Q: i recently got of phenobarbital having bad panic attacks now the doctors want me to back on them for a while to get rid of the panic attacks is that possible?

: Would be very reluctant to use barbiturates for your age group due to side effects, habituation risks, &amp; potential withdrawal seizures. Other drug classes would be preferable, but have you considered cognitive behavioral therapy??

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Would be very reluctant to use barbiturates for your age group due to side effects, habituation risks, & potential withdrawal seizures. Other drug classes would be preferable, but have you considered cognitive behavioral therapy??

Answered 3/1/2022

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A member asked:

I recently got of phenobarbital having bad panic attacks now the doctors want me to back on them for a while to get rid of the panic attacks is that possible?

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