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Suggest Remedy For Anxiety Attacks
I have been having difficulty getting a deep breath. I have, in the past, had anxiety attacks due to this and am taking Lorazapam before I go to bed. This has been happening for the last three or four nights and I find myself staying up until 3 am or so. I am overweight and had a gastric bypass several years ago.
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
Hi,
It appears your breathing difficulty is more at nighttime. You are overweight as well. Both point towards a possibility of obstructive sleep apnea. Lorazepam is likely to worsen this problem. I would suggest that you consult a good doctor and get some tests done for a proper diagnosis. There are other medicines for anxiety, that would suit you better than lorazepam.
Best wishes.
It appears your breathing difficulty is more at nighttime. You are overweight as well. Both point towards a possibility of obstructive sleep apnea. Lorazepam is likely to worsen this problem. I would suggest that you consult a good doctor and get some tests done for a proper diagnosis. There are other medicines for anxiety, that would suit you better than lorazepam.
Best wishes.
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