Suggest Treatment For Anxiety Attacks

Posted on Thu, 13 Nov 2014

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Question : Hello! About two months ago, I was given a prescription of Ativan by my doctor for anxiety/panic attacks. I took it for a week and a half, .5 mg 2x a day, but stopped due to side effects and then experienced withdrawals. I haven't take it since but am having a really bad anxiety episode today. Would it be made just to take the .5 mg dose to help me through this episode? Or would it be better to just try and power through? Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Moumita Chakraborty,MD (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please consult your physician

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam,

Welcome to healthcaremagic.

I read your query and condition carefully. Since you had side effects and withdrawal problems after taking and then stoppage of ativan,i would strongly suggest you to consult your doctor and start taking the best suited anti anxiety medication for you. Do not increase, decrease or suddenly stop any medication without proper prescription.

Meanwhile follow these;
Get enough sleep
Participate in physical activities.
Accept that you’re anxious.
Breathe slowly and deeply.
Find something which is visually soothing
Surround yourself with positive people
Consider your triggers and find solution beforehand.
Take one problem at one time.

Hope i explained your query.Feel free to ask more.
Dr.Moumita XXXXXXX

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