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How Can Panic Attacks And Depression Be Treated Apart From Taking Xanax?
I am currently on xanax 1 mg a day. There are a lot of times when I have panic attacks and need something. What do I do . I have chronic panic attacks and depression from an injury where a machine fell on wrist arm and hand and no one was around. I was like that for about 20 minutes
Thu, 20 Apr 2017
Hi there. I understand that it could be a difficult situation for you. The treatment for both anxiety/panic attacks and depression is an antidepressant medication. So I would suggest that the diagnoses is confirmed and then started on an antidepressant like Fluoxetine or Citalopram. It does however take some time to take effect but then you can continue with the Xanax. Therapy also helps for both conditions and therapy plus oral treatment gives the best result
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