What is a good drug to take for panic disorder that isn’t a benzodiazipine?
October 20th, 2009
Randy asked:
Just curious because I feel like complete **** all the time and I would like to be able to ask my doctor about something other than an addictive tranquilizer.
Also, no SSRI’s please. I should have mentioned that earlier.
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Just curious because I feel like complete **** all the time and I would like to be able to ask my doctor about something other than an addictive tranquilizer.
Also, no SSRI’s please. I should have mentioned that earlier.
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Categories: Medicine | Tags: Ask Doctor, Panic Disorder, Tranquilizer
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Got a bunch for you to pick from, fella…most are anti-depressants. Try Placil, Prozac, Paxil, Effexor and the ever present Zoloft. Spin the wheel & take your choice ! Good luck.
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Antidepressants generally are a better choice for limiting the number and severity of attacks, though they don’t do anything when you do have one. The tricyclics tend to be a little more effective, but the newer agents such as SSRI’s are much more popular because of their better side-effect profiles. Brief psychotherapy (about 6 weeks) helps, and cognitive therapy helps control the attacks you still have.