Comments on: What Is The Best Medication For Panic Attacks And Anxiety?

By: ??? PINKY ???

??? PINKY ??? — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:44:12 +0000

Prescription drugs are poison. 5HTP, sold at WalMart and other places, helps alot for anxiety and panic attacks. Start with 50mg and if after a month you still have problems try 100mg. It also helps you sleep better, unless you take too much.

By: alindler

alindler — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:31:17 +0000

Lexapro is very very good for Panic/Anxiety attacks. Talk with you doc. most of them will give a months supply of samples so you can test it out.

By: mdmetz_1

mdmetz_1 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:35:46 +0000

Honey, I know exactly what you’re going through!!!. I have had those problems for some time now…Best thing to do is go to Mental Health & see a Psychiatrist. (That’s what I did). I was 1st on Prozac, which is suppose to help both depression & anxiety, & then I was put on Ativan which made it worse, I seriously thought I was going to end up in a mental ward….Needless to say – I needed a medication switch…They took me off of Prozac & Ativan, & started me on Zoloft 100mg a day, which also helps with anxiety along with depression, & I also gave my heart over to the Lord, & it made a wonderful combination. I’m not trying to throw religion at you, cause I’m not like that, but God has helped me a lot!!!….Yet, if you’re not interested in that, I’d see a Psychiatrist & see what type of medication is best for you, because everyone is different, & medicines work differently with everyone…Best of luck!!! & always keep in mind – You’re not alone, there’s millions of people out here that suffer from this!!. Don’t give up, & when a panic/anxiety attack comes along – Grab a wet wash cloth, wash your face, inhale from your nose, hold it in for about 10 sec., & exhale from your mouth. Hope this helps…

By: msmonkey

msmonkey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:03:05 +0000

I suffer from depression and generalized anxiety disorder. My doctor prescribed a newer drug called Lexapro. It has saved my life. It is also an SSRI and works very well with anxiety too, And best of all, it starts to work in about 5-7 days instead of the normal 3 weeks. Do a google search for Lexapro and visit their website. it has a ton of info on it. Good Luck!

By: RockyQA

RockyQA — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:48:43 +0000

See a therapist for ongoing problems. I have had this problem for years, and have found some medication to be helpful in the short term. Behavior modification and finding ways to deal with my anxieties have helped me more than meds. Everyone is different, however. If you can, go see someone trained in this particular area of mental health. Dont let anxiety and panic attacks ruin your ability to enjoy your life and have fun.
Also, remember many many people have anxiety disorders. Not just you!

By: nicx97

nicx97 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:32:13 +0000

It is best to see a psychiatrist for panic attack and anxiety medication. Psychiatrists have much more training and experience with these medicines than family physicians.
A psychiatrist is likely to prescribe a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor like Prozac or Cymbalta. See the Source link for more information on anti-anxiety medications.