What is the best medication for panic attacks and anxiety?

Question

What is the best medication for panic attacks and anxiety?

Answer 1

I'd suggest that you first see a certified mental health professional to find the right medication. Medication should be under expert care and yahoo answers is not the appropriate place to get the answers. Though people here have the very best intention to help you, mental health is something that needs expert supervision. So, I suggest that you visit a professional.

Answer 2

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...

Answer 3

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!

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

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!

Answer 6

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.

Answer 7

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.