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  1. Treatment includes psychotherapy and medications.

    Medication

    Antidepressants: They are administered to prevent future panic attacks.

    Sertraline . Escitalopram . Amitriptyline . Fluoxetine

    Anxiolytics: To prevent increase of panic symptoms/to abort a panic attack

    Clonazepam . Lorazepam . Etizolam

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    Selfcare

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    Always talk to your provider before starting anything.

    • Perform yoga or deep breathing exercises
    • Avoid alcoholic beverages, caffeine, smoking
    • Get proper and adequate sleep

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    Specialist

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    Clinical psychologist : Specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the brain, emotional disturbance, and behavior problems.

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    Diagnosis

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    One or more of these tests may be recommended by your medical provider.
    A complete physical exam forms the first step of diagnosis.

    Common tests & procedures

    Blood test: Blood tests to check for thyroid functioning, and other possible conditions.

    Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG): A test which measures and records the electrical activity of heart.

    Psychological examination: To evaluate the stressful conditions and fears affecting life. A psychological self-assessment questionnaire is also asked to be filled.

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  1. Medications commonly used to treat panic attacks include12345:
    • SSRI antidepressants (fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline)
    • Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, Klonopin)
    • Tricyclic antidepressants (used off-label)
    • Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
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    Generally safe with a low risk of serious side effects, SSRI antidepressants are typically recommended as the first choice of medications to treat panic attacks. SSRIs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of panic disorder include fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva) and sertraline (Zoloft).
    www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/panic-atta…
    Medications that are FDA-approved to treat panic disorder include fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine, venlafaxine, clonazepam, and alprazolam. However, your doctor may prescribe other medications off-label depending on your specific needs. Psychotherapy can also be effective in treating panic disorder.
    www.verywellmind.com/medications-for-panic-disor…
    Three SSRIs are currently FDA-approved to treat panic disorder: Fluoxetine (Prozac) Paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva) Sertraline (Zoloft)
    www.goodrx.com/conditions/panic-disorder/medica…

    Medications to Treat Panic Attacks

    • SSRIs/SNRIs SSRIs and SNRIs are commonly prescribed for anxiety and depression, but they can also be effective in treating panic disorder. ...
    • Benzodiazepines Benzodiazepines are antianxiety medications. ...
    www.verywellhealth.com/medication-for-panic-atta…
    Benzodiazepines are a powerful anti-anxiety drug that is often prescribed for panic attacks. Xanax, Valium, and Klonopin are some of the most common. These medications have a mild sedative property and may cause dependence, but tend to work because they reduce the activity of nerves in the brain responsible for emotional changes.
    www.calmclinic.com/panic/treatment/medications
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