Posted by Joy on July 7, 2001, at 8:24:42
In reply to help - no meds working for Panic Disorder, posted by Jackster on July 7, 2001, at 4:25:35
Xanax works best for panic attacks; Paxil did not work a 2nd time for me either. I just take Xanax at night for sleeping. However, small doses as needed help panic attacks quickly for most people. You can take it while trying different ADs if your feel you need an AD. I know everybody is different, but Serzone agitated me to the point of constant crying jags. Try a little Xanax [generic Greenstone Labs very good].
Joy
> I was on 40mg of Paxil for 3 years for Panic attacks. When I stopped and started it again - it was no longer effective. Since then I have tried Celexa (got a rash), Imipramine, Prozac & now Zoloft without much success. Both the Prozac & Zoloft seemed to increase my panic attacks (presumably because they are activating SSRI's). I have been on Zoloft 50mg for 2 months and have now gone up to 75mg. It doesn't seemed to have helped - although I realise the dosage may not be high enough. Every time I up the dosage I get worse panic attacks. (and it's costing me a lot of money). Can anyone recommend whether I should continue with the Zoloft or if there is another medication I should try?
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