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Suggest Treatment For Recurring Panic Attacks And Depression

hi, I am having dry mouth and swallowing difficulty. I am being treated for panic attacks/depression and been on Serelift 50 mg daily and trazalone 50 mg daily. I stopped taking this a few months back. These symptoms have recurred again. Help pls.
Tue, 26 May 2015
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM

I can understand your concern. Sertraline is a good anti anxiety drug and Trazodone is an antidepressant used for sleep in most cases. You have discontinued the drugs and have symptoms like panic attacks, dry mouth and difficulty in swallowing. All these symptoms are persisting symptoms of anxiety and in my opinion you should consult a psychiatrist again for treatment. Sertraline in 50-100 mg doses can help to control these symptoms. For panic disorder please practice yoga, attend behaviour therapy sessions along with progressive muscle relaxation exercises. Combination of drugs and behaviour therapy gives best results in panic and anxiety disorder.

Thanks, I hope this helps. Take care
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Suggest Treatment For Recurring Panic Attacks And Depression

Hello thanks for asking from HCM I can understand your concern. Sertraline is a good anti anxiety drug and Trazodone is an antidepressant used for sleep in most cases. You have discontinued the drugs and have symptoms like panic attacks, dry mouth and difficulty in swallowing. All these symptoms are persisting symptoms of anxiety and in my opinion you should consult a psychiatrist again for treatment. Sertraline in 50-100 mg doses can help to control these symptoms. For panic disorder please practice yoga, attend behaviour therapy sessions along with progressive muscle relaxation exercises. Combination of drugs and behaviour therapy gives best results in panic and anxiety disorder. Thanks, I hope this helps. Take care