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Suggest Treatment For Panic Attacks
Hi. I suffer from panic attacks. I had gone to my doctor with a mucusy tight feeling in the right side of my throat. I started to hyperventilate very badly. I was not wheezing, my chest was just tight from hyperventilating. I was told I have asthma? Now I am in a constant state of panic and am now agoraphobic. What can I do?
Thu, 2 Apr 2015
Hello!
I read your question and understand your concern.
I would recommend an antidepressant in your condition. I would choose excitalopram as it is very good in anxiety. Another good option would be buspirone. These drugs begin to show their action after 2 Weeks, so I would also prescribe alprazolam three times daily for the first two weeks and in case of panic attack.
I would also advice you to avoid caffeine and alcohol as they may trigger panic attacks.
Hope to have been helpful!
Best wishes Dr. Abaz Quka
I read your question and understand your concern.
I would recommend an antidepressant in your condition. I would choose excitalopram as it is very good in anxiety. Another good option would be buspirone. These drugs begin to show their action after 2 Weeks, so I would also prescribe alprazolam three times daily for the first two weeks and in case of panic attack.
I would also advice you to avoid caffeine and alcohol as they may trigger panic attacks.
Hope to have been helpful!
Best wishes Dr. Abaz Quka
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