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I had a panic attack last night for the firsttime in a year just wondering could it be the cough medicene just started tussinex/codiene? or stress
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Yes to both / either: Physiologic stress like acute illness can worsen anxiety and result in panic, cold medicines can also do this (especially if have decongestant), plain-old life stress can absolutely increase anxiety and bring on panic. You should discuss the event and recent surrounding issues with your dr / therapist / counselor to see if there is a likely trigger that you are missing, or if meds / illness.
Answered 7/21/2013
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Yes.: The narcotic in tussionex can cause anxiety and agitation. Therefore, that might be the cause of a panic attack.
Answered 7/21/2013
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