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Suggest Remedy For Panic Attacks And Dizziness While Being On Benzodines And Alcohol Intake
My husband is a hard liquor drinker that drinks anywhere from 5-7 drinks a day. He has panic attacks with dizziness that he takes benzodines for and is now having stomach issues. What can I expect fromt his point on; how do I co-exist with him and save myself in the process?
Wed, 9 Apr 2014
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
I understand that you are worried about your husband's problems. You have mentioned that he has panic attacks for which he is taking benzodiazepines. Now, bezodiazepines are usually used for the short term management of anxiety disorders. However, if taken for prolonged periods of time, they can cause dependency. There are other medication like SSRIs and psychological therapies like CBT which can be effective in the control of panic attacks.
You have also mentioned that he is drinking excessively everyday. Now, excessive alcohol use itself can be associated with anxiety problems such as panic attacks. So, it is important that he stops or cuts down his alcohol use. So, I would suggest that you convince him to get professional help for his alcohol problems.
Regarding his stomach issues, it is possible that this could be due to an acid peptic disease or alcoholic gastritis. So, it is advisable to have a proper physical examination, and if necessary, further investigations to establish the cause of this problem.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
I understand that you are worried about your husband's problems. You have mentioned that he has panic attacks for which he is taking benzodiazepines. Now, bezodiazepines are usually used for the short term management of anxiety disorders. However, if taken for prolonged periods of time, they can cause dependency. There are other medication like SSRIs and psychological therapies like CBT which can be effective in the control of panic attacks.
You have also mentioned that he is drinking excessively everyday. Now, excessive alcohol use itself can be associated with anxiety problems such as panic attacks. So, it is important that he stops or cuts down his alcohol use. So, I would suggest that you convince him to get professional help for his alcohol problems.
Regarding his stomach issues, it is possible that this could be due to an acid peptic disease or alcoholic gastritis. So, it is advisable to have a proper physical examination, and if necessary, further investigations to establish the cause of this problem.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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