Panic+Disorder

__**Panic Disorders**__

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__**Definition**:__ Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder that is unexpected. The physical symptoms may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breathe, dizziness, or abnormal stress. []

// Anti Depressants // - used in the treatment of panic attacks and panic disorders. this doesn't take effect for several weeks. For them to work, they need to be taken continuously, not just during a panic attack.
 * __Medication__:**

SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) SNRIs (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors) MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors) Tricyclics Others
 * __Some antidepressants are under certain categories:__**
 * celexa
 * Lexapro
 * Luvox
 * Paxil
 * Prozac
 * Zoloft
 * cymbalta
 * effexor
 * pristiq
 * Nardil
 * Parnate
 * adapin
 * Anafranil
 * Elavil
 * Endep
 * Ludiomil
 * Norpramin
 * Pamelor
 * Pertofrane
 * Sinwquan
 * Tofranil
 * Buspar
 * Desyrel
 * Edronax
 * Serzone
 * Wellbutrin

// Benzodiazepines // - this anti anxiety drug acts very quickly (within 30 minutes to 1 hour). If they are taken during a panic attack, it will decrease some symptoms. Benzodiazepines are addictive and have withdrawal symptoms. Take with caution.


 * __Common recommendations medications__**
 * Alprazolam (Xanax)- panic, generalized anxiety, phobias, social phobias
 * Clonazapam (Klonopin)- panic, phobias, social phobias
 * Diazepam (Valium)- generalized anxiety, panic, phobias
 * Lorazepam (Ativan)- phobias, panic, generalized anxiety
 * Oxazepam (Serax)- generalized anxiety, phobias
 * Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)-phobias, generalized anxiety

-cognitive behavioral therapy- this type of treatment focuses more on the behaviors and thinking patterns. It also helps you look at your fears in a more realistic manner. - taking an antidepressants can reduce the occurrence of a panic attack and can also help prevent anxiety. -psychotherapy is a treatment that can clear up the disorder.
 * __Treatment:__**

Go to [|http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/panic-disorder/index.shtml] & [] & [] & [] & []
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