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How Can A Panic Attack Be Treated?

my anxiety doesnt bother me unless im on the hwy driving then i have i guess a panic attack going across a bridge I havent always been like this i use to drive without fear i dont know how to stop it i have a prescription for cymbalta my dr prescribed i hate the side effects where do I go from here
Thu, 1 Feb 2018
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Hi,
I can suggest you to take paroxetine which works better for panic attacks which has lesser side effects

Discuss with your doctor regarding switching off medication
Thank you
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How Can A Panic Attack Be Treated?

Hi, I can suggest you to take paroxetine which works better for panic attacks which has lesser side effects Discuss with your doctor regarding switching off medication Thank you