Panic Attack Meds: Paxil, Prozac, Effexor XR, Xanax, Klonopin

Send us Fan Mail Summary:  When the panic attack comes from what’s inside, where do you hide?  It’s thought that a panic attack is physiologically very much like a flight or fright response, comparable to encountering a Grizzly bear on a trail.  In this episode we discuss the current medications available for treating panic attacks and panic disorder and how these medications work.  We also discuss other non-medication options such as psychotherapy (talk therapy), exercise, yoga, and acupuncture.    Options:·       Panic Attack 01:45·       Fight or Flight Response 02:15·       Quality of Life 03:25·       Panic 04:25·       Symptoms 05:00·       Risks for Panic Attacks 06:45·       Complications of Panic Attacks 08:00·       Prevention  08:00·       Treatments·       Prozac/Paxil – SSRI’s 09:30·       Effexor XR – SNRI 09:55·       Risk-Benefit 11:45·       Xanax/Klonopin – Benzo’s 12:45·       Risk-Benefit 14:30·       Journaling 15:00·       Use Your Pharmacist! 15:45·       Non-Med Option – Psychotherapy 16:15·       Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 17:00·       Participate! 17:35·       Carol’s Mom – Help Someone 23:50Questions and comments to  [email protected]