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Suggest Treatment For Panic Attacks
Question: Suggest treatment for panic attacks ,been hospitalized many times over it..
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Panic attacks are best treated in the long-term with an antidepressant medication. The first-line agents are SSRI antidepressants such as escitalopram, fluoxetine, or sertraline. These can cure anxiety completely. Medications such as Valium and Ativan can work in the short term, but often have rebound anxiety and addiction/tolerance issues. I would talk to your doctor about prescribing an antidepressant. This will keep you healthy and out of the hospital.
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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Panic attacks are best treated in the long-term with an antidepressant medication. The first-line agents are SSRI antidepressants such as escitalopram, fluoxetine, or sertraline. These can cure anxiety completely. Medications such as Valium and Ativan can work in the short term, but often have rebound anxiety and addiction/tolerance issues. I would talk to your doctor about prescribing an antidepressant. This will keep you healthy and out of the hospital.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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