Panic Attack Treatment with Xanax

Panic attack is state or an episode of intensive and unrealistic fear that caused suddenly with no apparent reason. The symptoms of panic attack which are usually trembling, heavy breathing, heart palpitations, chest pain, sweating, nausea, dizziness,

Hyperventilation can up to 30 minutes. Some can have a panic attack for only a few seconds and some can have a few episodes of 30 minutes in row causing the panic attack to last a few hours.

The most effective and useful treatment of panic attacks is a c combination of cognitive therapy along with taking xanax.  Xanax, also known as alprazolam, is a short-acting benzodiazepine primarily used to treat anxiety disorders and depression

Xanax was approved by the FDA in 1981 for the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder with or without agoraphobia, and anxiety associated with depression (but not indicated for the treatment of depression alone).

The quick acting nature of xanax makes it an ideal medication to take immediately before panic-provoking events. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes until you feel its anxiety-reducing benefits

Xanax block panic attacks quicker than the antidepressants, often in a week or two. They also tend to have fewer side effects than the antidepressants. However, although xanax can be very efficient and eliminate the symptoms it does not manage the problem and its real reasons in the long term. Thus, it is very important to combine the medicine treatment along with psychological treatment to understand the roots of this problem and get rid of it permanently.

Also, it is important to know that while Long-term use of xanax may lead to physical and/or psychological dependence. Patients often develop a tolerance to the drug’s sedative effects. However, tolerance to the anxiolytic effects is rare when used at proper dosage levels.

I have been struggling with panic attacks since I was 5 years old. I have had virtually every treatment under the sun. I am in cognitive behavioral therapy and it is helping, but one thing has not changed – any time I become anxious about something or have a panic attack, my stomach goes on revolt against me. I have severe bouts of intestinal cramping and diarrhea, as well as nausea and vomiting, whenever I have a panic attack. I have tried Xanax but while it does decrease my overall anxiety, it does very little for my distressing GI symptoms.

I was prescribed Levsin to help with the intestinal cramping and diarrhea (doctors believe I have IBS), and I was also given a script for Zofran, an anti-emetic usually used in chemo or radiation patients. They said the anti-nausea effects of the medication and the serotonin-influencing properties of the drug might help with my panic attack related stomach problems

Does anyone have any experience with using Zofran to treat anxiety-related gastrointestinal issues? This has been going on for me for years and I’m really at the end of my rope right about now! Any suggestions you can give are welcome and highly appreciated. Thank you!

I was having a panic attack/anxiety attack/whatever and I couldn’t breathe and I kept crying and I just ran out of my klonopin (but even that isn’t meant to treat ATTACKS, it’s got a longer half life) and i knew i had some Librium around so I took that. It’s 10 mg. I just took it about 2 minutes ago so I’m not feeling anything.
Since the medication is about 7 years old, has it "gone bad"? Should I take more?
I have a few other meds around but I can’t remember what they are.

And please, do not suggest that I go to the emergency room or call an ambulance unless you are ready to pay the bills for it.
The crying had stopped at the time I took the medication but I still had a lot of trouble breathing.
Within about 20 minutes all the symptoms completely disappeared. Could be placebo effect or just natural ending of the episode, who knows. I think it was probably the librium though.
I am dizzy and tired now though, but more relaxed. I may even be able to sleep.
Thanks for those who took me seriously.

I’m an 18 year old senior in high school. I’m current on 150 mg of Zoloft a day. I’ve been recieving therapy for several months, but I really haven’t improved at all. I have problems with anxiety and depression.

The Zoloft has really helped with depression, but my anxiety is still very bad (if not worse then before the medicine). I’ve had a few panic attacks since starting the medicine (one very serious one in the middle of class). I also twitch quite a bit, it could just be that I’m so cold though…

My therapist would not diagnosis me with anything because I think she said she was more of a humanist or something. However she said that in order to treat my anxiety we would probably have to get the depression under control and it is pretty much now.

So I was wondering how effective talk therapy was for helping with anxiety? I’ve always thought I had social anxiety disorder, but my therapist is reluctant to diagnosis anything.
Also what other forms of therapy may be more effective?

Description of my anxiety
Well like most highschool guys I get most anxious around girls, but for me it isn’t uncommon for me to have anxiety or panic attacks.
I usually try to flee from conversations because I never have anything to say and I’m worried for some reason. So it will usually come with faster breathing & heart beat… possibly some twitching.

When just being in public I’m told that I look very uncomfotable and even at time that I look like I’m going to pass out.

Just sitting in class I will have problems twitching (mainly hands shaking and mouth doing something similar to shivering).
yes my depression has pretty much subsidded (and only in about a months period with the first medication, everyone was telling me change it and not even to give the zoloft a chance).

I really don’t feel a need to be diagoisnised with a specific disorder, I just feel my anxiety symptoms best first social anxiety disorder for best reference as to what my problems are like and what therapy would be useful in treating it.

I’ve heard a lot about CBT for treating anxiety and I think my therapist may use some.
I don’t see where you got the impression that the therapist does not listen to me. Just because she won’t diagonis me with some medical term doesn’t really mean anything to me. It won’t change how I’m feeling or the symptoms I’m experiencing and it would not change her method.

Isn’t it better to form the therapy to the individual patient instead of just switching because of something like that?

i thought this medication was for high blood pressure or to treat people that have had heart attacks.

I am on the verge of graduating high school right now, and soon I will be heading off to college. My goal is to see the world and find independance, but my Panic Disorder is interfering with it all. I have had Panic Disorder for the past 8 years, but only have been recently diagnosed. I absolutley refuse to go on medication, for various reasons, and right now I see a therapist to teach me to overcome it. Still, while I despratley want to follow my dreams, the sickness is a leash, and i’m afraid what will happen when I am on my own. Is there any way I can follow my dreams without being afraid constantly that I wont have anyone to catch me when I fall? How do I deal with it when no one is there to help? Advice is much appreciated.

My medication doesnt seem to be working and Im really worried. The thing is im supposed to be going on holiday next saturday and the only thing that stops my panic attacks is to go home and i cant do that on holiday. What should I do?

Ive had anxiety attacks for about 15 yrs. ive been on and off medication for it. I am extremly afraid of flying in an plane. Its not that Im afraid of crashing, or terroists. im afraid of having an attack on the plane and not being able to leave and walk away if I wanted to. I know this doesnt make sense to a person that doesnt have this…it seems to be only in the mind, but its something thats hard to control. Anyways…i was on a train once and they had to stop the train and let me and two children out in the middle of the desert once because I was having a full blown attack.

I want to visit my 90 yr old grandma very badly that is 3,000 miles away. I am unable to take the time off to drive. Shes not going to b around much longer and Im so bummed that because of this condition, I may never see her again. I was thinking about taking a pill that would knock me out for 7 hrs on the plane. Has anyone done anything like this b4? How would the airplane staff treat it? Any advice?

I was wondering if there was anyone out there who has a anxiety or panic disorder that are treating it with medication and pop ecstasy pills?If so, does the anxiety or panic attack treatment pills affect your roll?and after your roll comes down does your anxiety or panic worsen even with medication?thanks guys p.l.u.r!

Hello, I’m a 21 year old female, and I get frequent anxiety attacks when I’m in public places. I notice that I get them when I’m in a super market, the mall, restaurants, or anywhere that is overly crowded. When I do get them, my chest begins to tighten, and I feel that the people around me are judging me. The questions that around flying in my head are: ‘ why are these people looking at me?’ ‘what do they think about me?’. I’m a college student, and I use to be able to give oral presentations as if it was nothing, and now its difficult and painful emotionally. I dropped an English class because I wasn’t able to concentrate and the class was based on speech techniques. Now I’m worried if I will be able to graduate with my degree in performing arts, or just filed for a new major. I really love music and hope to become a music instructor but this social anxiety is killing me. What do I do? I don’t wish to be taking any medication because last year, I was treated for my depression/anxiety with Prozac, and the drug was doing damage to my stomach. Any recommendations?

I am suffereing from severe panic attacks since my son was born in March. I am going to the Dr. this week but am terrified that I am going to have to choose between my sanity and breastfeeding my son. Does anyone know of an anti-anxiety medication that is as effective as Xanax that is safe for a nursing mother? I have heard anti-depressants are used to treat panic/anxiety disorder, too, but I am not depressed – and am afraid of becoming dependant on the medication. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

I am writing a reserch paper for my psychology class. I am having a bit of trouble finding information. I need to find as many sources as I can for this topic. I am on medication myself for depression, anxiety and panic attacks. But my paper cant be about me or my personal experiences. So please help me. And PLEASE cite your sources. I need to know where your information or articles came from. Thank you so much.

I recently had a "breakdown". I had a lot of negative stuff hit me all at once. My husband took me to the e.r. and they monitored me for about 9 hours and released me advising me to seek mental health. I contacted my local mental health board the following work day and spent a few days in a wellness center (not a mental health hospital). I was medicated with Lexapro but it is costly. I don’t have an appt with mental health again for some time and even then it will just be an intake interview. My delimma for the time is are there any effective "home remedies" for panic attacks. I suffer from tightness in my chest, heart beating fast and nervousness. I had a panic attack yesterday an took a 0.5 xanax but I would prefer not to take something like that. I recently lost my job (another major stressor) and don’t have the money to see my family physician at this time. I just need a few pointer to help with the panic attacks until I can see someone at mental health to hep with medication…

I applied for a postion working for the government. I passed the drug and physcial exam except for the medicines that I am taking. I received a phone call from the company because they want more information about the medicines that I take for anxiety (for panic attacks which then resulted in depression because I had no idea what that was and was in denial about it). I passed the physical exam but the doctor won’t sign the paper until I talk to a counselor. If I was diagnosed in 2004, which is two years ago, can they
rescind the job offer? I have been stabalized on medication so I do not know why it is an issue. It is a huge corporation but it is private. The nurse will not be in for the phone "evaluation" tomorrow but will call me on Monday. Should I be worried? This phone call created more anxiety!
Thank you for your help!

3 months ago I went to hospital after having a nervous breakdown. I was later told that it was mainly do to my lifestyle i was living( drinking, smoking dope, working night shoots) After this incident I was left with frequent anxiety attacks.

The Dr’s I used perscibed me on pur bloka tablets( which apparently control addrenaline), and Espirade Capsules( which is an anti psychotic). After six weeks I was perscribed Cipramil to treat my anxiety.
During the course of my anxiety attacks I never once had depression. I may have been down for having anxiety issues but thats all. Now 3 months later I’m left with major depression. I don’t find myself interested in activities which I once did. I feel totally un-attached from the environment around me, I find it difficult to get out of bed too. It just feels like i’m a walking zombie which has no enthusiasm for life.
Could the medication which was perscribed for my anxiety have caused me to become depressed? Please Help anyon

We have undergone a huge amount of stress this year a long with owning a business, having a baby, losing a job, almost eviction, utilities being shut off, vehicles breaking down, vehicle repo, as well as dealing with anxiety disorter,PTSD, and manic depression. My husband is an awesome guy and only the last 3 years has he started having bad moodswings 2 have turn out violent where I have been left with a black eye and bruises. He had a lot of abuse from his sister beating him as a child and we think that could be the cause. We have no money to get counseling, but he wants to get help now! He is having a hard time dealing with the fact he hit me, and i am concerned for him. He comes from a family that never faught around him a day in his life. He never heard his parents or family argue once. The only problem was his sister. 1 week ago he blacked out, yes we were both drinking, and he thought I got on top of him and started hitting him which I didn’t, and he got very violent and I had to run out of my house. The next morning he did not even remember or know what he did untill someone told him, he just thought I left him for no reason. He said he never wants to drink ever again and hasn’t, wants to get counseling and see if he needs medication as well. I want to stand by him and support him but a little afraid he might do it again but worse. On the otherhand he is ill and needs help and I do not want to turn away from that. He has never showed any violent behavior towards his son what so ever. He is the best Dad in the world,and loves me with all of his heart, he wants to leave me because he is afraid this might happen again even after treatment. Please help, what do I do, should I stick around if he really gets the help he needs, or should I leave him anyway?

Does anyone knows of a medication to treat anxiety and panic disorder that does not cause weight gain plue depression too.Or any other thing i can to to control the attack i have them every day .Please need help

I can’t go to the gynocologist. Every time I try to I go into a horrible panic attack. I know she’s not going to hurt me, I know it needs to be done for health reasons…I just can’t do it. I start crying and freaking out and I can’t breathe and I just feel like I’m about to die. It’s horrible. I’m 21, almost 22, so I’m long past due for all sorts of tests. I’m still a virgin, so at least I’m STD free(thank you hatred of my body, you keep my disease free)..and the gyno knows that I was molested as a child and she’s said that she won’t do anything until I’m okay with it…but I don’t think I’ll ever be okay with it. And when it comes to the topic of sex, I either think feel like I should just sleep with someone I’ll never see again to get it over with or that I’ll never do it. I’m going to be a virgin forever because I’m so fucked up. I need help. But I can’t afford a psychiatrist. So yeah, how can I stop the panic attacks without medication…because my mom thinks they’re nonexistent.

I have severe anxiety, mild panic disorder, ADD, and my mind is always racing with thoughts.

I don’t want to take any prescribed medication since I have heard of all the nasty side-effects. I’ve been researching natural remedies such as kava kava and GABA. Anyone have actual experience taking a supplement that helped or didn’t help? Give details please!

My original doctor passed away and i am seeing his replacement and he tells me how awful xanax is to your body. I have been on Xanax for over 4 years and i am worried about having panic attacks or serious withdrawal. Does Klonopin work almost the same? I know it is longer acting and hopefully it will work and i can eventually get off of all medication. Any help is greatly appreciated!

I have severe panic disorder and social anxiety and I was prescribed trileptol and celexa. I’ve been taking them for almost a year now, and I haven’t noticed any change physically or mentally. Is there a different medication I should be taking?

Over the past 2 months i have had alot of anxiety attacks.

I went and saw a Psychietrist yesterday and he said that he would treat me with medication but we have to find out the underlying reason that i am having anxiety attacks.

IMO there is no underlying reason.
They just started happening..

Does there have to be a reason??

I have them randomly. They arent brought on by any certian situation. I would prefer not to be on any type of medication for them. But I am not opposed to natural treatment. I guess Im just looking for all the answers I can get.

I’ve always had great anxiety, but lately I’ve been dealing with almost daily panic attacks. They’re very scary and have begun to prevent me from doing things. I’m going on a trip on Friday and am very worried about it.

Does anyone know any specific medication for panic attacks? I just wish I had something I could take when I’m having one that would help. I almost feel like that if I just knew I had something to take the panic attacks would become less likely. Thanks for the help.

Does anyone out there have anything that works for them? Aside from medication, I was searching for quick, sure-fire methods for relieving sudden panics. It sometimes interferes with my schooling and my job. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated!