Some panic attack/anxiety questions?

February 1st, 2010

Starfall asked:


My doctor believes I am suffering from panic attacks and anxiety. I’d just like to ask some questions that he doesn’t answer for me.

Is it common for panic attacks/anxiety to just come on suddenly, with no stressful incident or anything to set it off?

How long does a panic attack usually last? The symptoms I’ve been having can last for days without letting up–weakness/shakiness, chest discomfort, trouble breathing… I always thought they only lasted a few minutes to a few hours.

Are there any over the counter remedies I can try to alleviate the symptoms? I have had bad reactions to everything they’ve tried so far, and the pharmacist won’t even fill the most recent prescription because it’s in the same class of drugs as the other ones I’ve tried.
I have tried Zoloft, Lexapro and Xanax and had reactions to all–basically felt 10x worse after taking them (wanted to run screaming up the street or jump off my roof). The doctor prescribed Celexa, and the pharmacist wouldn’t even fill it based on my other reactions.

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Anyone taking celexa for panic disorder?

October 5th, 2009

sweets asked:


I got a panic disorder, always feared for absolutey no reason, n i only work a part time job cuz of it. I take celexa 20 mg for 3 weeks now, startn to feel a lil better, just wondrn if it works for panic attacks and how long it takes to feel good again? any info on it would be great.

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