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Can Alcohol Induce Panic Attack?
Hi, i was taken to the ER earlier tonight after having three drinks. In the ambulance, I was hyperventilating, bp was down to 90/65 annd I had a rapid heart rate. Body temp went down to 35 degrees celcius, and i was shaking. I remember everything that happened in the ambulance and I was asking the nurses, keeping track of my bp and my temp, so i was not unconscious. The doc at the er said it was a panick attack, induced by alcohol....found that weird. Can this be true?
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
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Panic attack is a psychological disorder and it could be triggered by alcohol. Usually at high dose, alcohol acts like suppressant, but in initial few dose, it leads to increase euphoric effect and that leads to anxiety symptoms. This could be the reason in your case. If you get panic attack, then you can try some benzodiazepine. That would help to control the symptoms. In case, you need further help, you can ask.
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Thanks for using healthcare magic
Panic attack is a psychological disorder and it could be triggered by alcohol. Usually at high dose, alcohol acts like suppressant, but in initial few dose, it leads to increase euphoric effect and that leads to anxiety symptoms. This could be the reason in your case. If you get panic attack, then you can try some benzodiazepine. That would help to control the symptoms. In case, you need further help, you can ask.
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