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Medication For Treating Your Panic Attack Symptoms

By: Paul Simpson

Panic Attacks are an emotional disorder which can completely take over your life. They make you extremely vulnerable, and you constantly question whether another panic attack is on the way. This sometimes results in sufferers being too scared to leave the house, in case they have a panic attack in public. The constant questioning creates fear in your mind, which in turn makes you even more vulnerable to another panic attack.

So what are you able to do to combat this? A relatively quick solution would be to get hold of medications which are known to reduce the panic attack symptoms. Below are just a few:

Beta Blockers

Beta blockers are prescribed to help control rapid heartbeat, trembling and blushing, which are all symptoms of panic attacks. Unlike many other panic attack medications beta blockers do not have too many side effects. Although there can be some, such as, insomnia, short-term memory loss, nightmares, and drowsiness. Like all panic attack medications, beta blockers do not cure the disorder they simply help to easy the symptoms.

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are used to combat panic attacks and insomnia. With these medications there can be a high risk of addiction, although it is one of the most commonly used to treat panic attacks symptoms. According to some medical professionals Benzodiazepines are successful in over 70% of patients for reducing panic attack symptoms. Benzodiazepines do have a number of possible side effects including drowsiness, decreased mental sharpness, slurred speech, clumsiness, low sex drive, low moods and irritability.

Tricyclic Antidepressants

Tricyclic Antidepressants can be used to treat panic attacks as well as severe depression, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Side effects include constipation, difficulty urinating, blurred vision, loss of sex drive, impotence, weight gain, drowsiness, irritation, and disrupted sleep patterns. These medications are only sort term solutions for panic attacks.

If you are experiencing panic attacks, it could be helpful for you to try some kind of medication. However you need to remember that these medications will not cure panic attacks, they only help to reduce the symptoms. Please consult your physician for advice.


About the Author:

Paul Simpson has his own informative website on panic attacks. He is even giving away a FREE report explaining how he won his 10 year battle against panic attacks, which can be found here: Panic Attacks

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