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Does Intake Of Gabapentin Help In Treating Anxiety Attacks?
Posted on
Wed, 11 May 2016
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Wed, 11 May 2016
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Question : Taking garapentin 300mg twice a day. Am having anxiety attacks for past two days.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Anxiety attacks are best treated long-term with an SSRI antidepressant such as escitalopram or sertraline. They can be treated in the short-term with lorazepam or even higher doses of gabapentin. You can also be treated with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I offer text-based CBT on this website via questions at my private link below. With these treatments, you will feel better.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Anxiety attacks are best treated long-term with an SSRI antidepressant such as escitalopram or sertraline. They can be treated in the short-term with lorazepam or even higher doses of gabapentin. You can also be treated with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I offer text-based CBT on this website via questions at my private link below. With these treatments, you will feel better.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
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