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Does Intake Of Lorazepam Help In Treating Panic Attacks?
Question: I am suffering from really bad anxiety to the point that I was put on Lorazapam as needed. I also recently started on my Lexapro 20 mg again. I also have peripheral neuropathy so I take 900mg of Gabapentin daily. My headaches and dizziness as subsided from the Lexapro but I am still suffering from panic attacks. Sometimes I just have to take the Lorazapam even though I don't want to. I also take Trazodone 100mg at night.
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Brief Answer:
I think you are right medication
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Presence of panic attacks respond well to SSRI group of medications including lexapro but it takes long time to show effect in panic attacks. It is possible that with time your need for lorazepam will go down as lexapro starts taking care of anxiety as well as panic attacks.
I think you are right medication and over time will feel more comfortable in regard to anxiety and panic attacks. Taking lorazepam on as need basis is right strategy for you to avoid any kind of dependence or cognitive decline for you.
I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
I think you are right medication
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Presence of panic attacks respond well to SSRI group of medications including lexapro but it takes long time to show effect in panic attacks. It is possible that with time your need for lorazepam will go down as lexapro starts taking care of anxiety as well as panic attacks.
I think you are right medication and over time will feel more comfortable in regard to anxiety and panic attacks. Taking lorazepam on as need basis is right strategy for you to avoid any kind of dependence or cognitive decline for you.
I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
There is no rationale for such intake
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
There is no difference if you take both medicine together or two ours apart as there is no significant interaction between these two medicines.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
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Thanks and regards.
There is no rationale for such intake
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
There is no difference if you take both medicine together or two ours apart as there is no significant interaction between these two medicines.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
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