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Does taking benadryl (diphenhydramine) each morning help stop someone from having panic attacks?
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No: Benadry is an antihistamine. It's used in allergies, itching, runny noses, and sometimes for bedtime sedation. But not for panic disorders. The best medications for this are the ssri antidepressants, some older antidepressants, and, for acute attacks or until the other medications start to work, anti-anxiety meds. In combination with these, cognitive behavioral therapy may help.
Answered 2/4/2015
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