Panic
Attack Medication
If you are on anti–anxiety medication
for your panic attacks‚ well done for having gone out
and seeking medical advice. Many who experience panic
attacks fear that a visit to the doctor will only lead
to being told that their condition is much worse than
they had imagined. There seems to be too much information
out there on panic attack medication that makes one feel
guilty and weak‚ simply for using pharmaceuticals to help
one through the day.
Medication for panic attacks can be very
beneficial if‚ like everything else‚ they are not abused.
There are thousands of people who would not be able to
hold down a job or regain any sense of a fulfilled life
were it not for the medication they have been prescribed
with by their doctor. In my mind‚ the danger with medication
occurs when the user becomes over–dependent on the panic
attack medication‚ when the very thought of forgetting
to bring the medication out with you will trigger a panic
attack.
Most good medics advise a proper treatment
plan‚ ensuring that once the user starts to feel more
in control of their panic attacks‚ they will then gradually
decrease the dosage. Under no circumstance should such
a patient eliminate the use of pharmaceuticals completely
without consulting the doctor. When you feel you are making
good improvement‚ discuss a reduction of panic attack
medication with your doctor.
What
are the different kinds of panic attacks medication out
there?
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines have shown to be effective
in reducing panic attack symptoms in many cases but not
in all. It can be taken as a single dose therapy or several
times a day for months or years. Side effects include
drowsiness‚ decreased mental sharpness‚ slurred speech‚
clumsiness‚ less occupational efficiency‚ sexual side
effects‚ low moods‚ irritability‚ agitation and increased
susceptibility to the effects of alcohol. Examples of
benzodiazepines are Klonopin‚ Valium‚ Serax and Librium.
Tricyclic
antidepressants
These drugs are used to treat severe depression
or depression with anxiety. Some of these anti–depressants
are also used to treat obsessional disorders and panic
attacks. Side effects include a dry mouth‚ blurred vision‚
constipation‚ difficulty urinating‚ postural hypotension‚
tachycardia‚ loss of sex drive‚ erective failure‚ sensitivity
to sunlight‚ weight gain‚ sedaction‚ sweating‚ jitteriness‚
irritation‚ unusual energy and disturbed sleep patterns.
Examples of tricyclic antidepressants are Tofranil‚ Sinequan‚
Anafranil and Effexor.
Selective
Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
These are a newer type of anti–depressant
introduced into the US in the 1980s beginning with Prozac.
They work differently to traditional antidepressants and
by assisting the brain in maintaining levels of the neurotransmitter
serotonin which is often found to be low in sufferers
of depression‚ Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and
anxiety and panic disorders. Side effects include nausea‚
insomnia‚ headaches‚ sexual difficulties and initial agitation.
Examples: Prozac‚ Zoloft and Paxil. Beta blockers
Beta blockers have proven to be helpful
in controlling the physical symptoms of anxiety and panic
attacks‚ particularly social anxiety and are prescribed
to control rapid heartbeat‚ shaking‚ trembling and blushing.
The side effects are less than other medications but can
cause light–headedness‚ drowsiness‚ short–term memory
loss‚ decrease in heart rate‚ insomnia‚ diarrhea‚ cold
extremities‚ depression and nightmares. Beta Blockers
include Atenolol and Propranolol.
Other
panic attack medication
Buspar is a mild tranquilizer and has
been approved for use for anxiety with mild depression‚
social phobias and OCD. This drug has few side effects‚
headache‚ drowsiness and dizziness can occur in some cases
but this usually clears within a few days of use.
When discussing medication‚ it is only
right to examine natural or herbal methods‚ which are
becoming increasingly popular‚ to lessen the strength
and frequency of panic attacks. The argument of using
a natural approach is that they tend to be less addictive
and have fewer side–effects than conventional medicine.
The most effective natural approach I want to mention
briefly is Bach herbal remedies.
The late Edward Bach‚ M.D.‚ B.S.‚ M.R.C.S.‚
L.R.C.P.‚ D.P.H. (CAMB.)‚ gave up his practice and research
in 1930 to devote his time fully to the finding of the
remedies and the perfecting of his method of flower healing.
He sought for remedies in the plant world‚ which would
restore vitality to the sick and ailing‚ so that the sufferer
would be able to overcome their worry‚ their fear‚ or
depression‚ and in that manner‚ assist in his own healing.
The remedies used in this method of treatment
are all prepared from the flowers of wild plants‚ bushes‚
or trees. None of them are harmful or habit–forming. They
are prescribed‚ not directly for the physical complaint‚
but rather according to the sufferer’s state of mind‚
according to his moods of fear‚ worry‚ anger‚ or depression.
According to Bach‚ “An inharmonious state of mind will
not only hinder the recovery of health and retard convalescence‚
but it is the primary cause of sickness and disease.”
As an example‚ the remedy for terror or
extreme fear (rock rose) is given when the patient or
those near and dear to him are seized with sheer terror‚
i.e.‚ a panic attack. The nature of the condition‚ or
the name of the disease‚ makes no difference. If terror
is present‚ then the remedy for terror is the one‚ which
the patient (and his family or friends about him) requires.
Along with this‚ a mixture of five Bach
flowers‚ aptly named “Rescue Remedy”‚ is good for general
day–to–day fear and anxiety or panic attacks. This remedy
is commonly used for anxious moments‚ e.g.‚ before exams‚
visits to the dentist‚ or an important interview. Bach
Remedies are benign in their action; they do not produce
an unpleasant reaction. They are usually taken as a number
of drops in a glass of water. Both these herbal products
are readily available in most health food stores‚ or over
the Internet.
The purpose of this article is to highlight
that there are always options when dealing with panic
attack medication. Never let your mind mislead you into
believing there is no solution.
I am sure you will agree that the only
true successful recovery is the one independent of any
crutches such as alcohol‚ medication‚ or even an understanding
partner or friend. When you start to recover it is important
to release any crutches such as panic attack medication.
It is important to feel you alone are driving your own
anxiety free life and can do so without any aid.
Visit
www.what–really–works.net
to read reviews about different panic attack medication.
The reviews are posted by other people suffering from
panic attacks and you can read about their experience
using a variety of different medications recommended to
them by their GP’s.
The
“Panic Away” Program:
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