Xanax, also known by its generic name alprazolam, is a benzodiazepine, and is used to treat anxiety disorders such as panic disorder. Benzodiazepines modulate GABA receptors, which have inhibitory effects on the CNS (Central Nervous System). The problem with Xanax, as with all the benzodiazepines, is that there is an addictive potential when taking this […]
How Much Prozac Should I Take for Panic Disorders?
Prozac, also known by the generic name fluoxetine, is an antidepressant in the SSRI class (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor). Prozac being labelled as an antidepressant is a misnomer, as in addition to depression, Prozac treats anxiety disorders, such as panic disorder. Prozac can be initiated at 10mg once daily, then increased by 10mg every 1 […]
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How Much Zoloft Should I Take for Panic Disorders?
Zoloft, also known by the generic name sertraline, is an antidepressant medication in the SSRI class (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor). Zoloft is prescribed for panic disorder, and is a popular medication amongst all the SSRIs, as it is relatively well tolerated and easy to dose. For panic disorder, you can start off by taking 25mg, […]
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Can Wellbutrin treat panic disorder?
No…Wellbutrin does not treat panic disorder. Panic disorder is treated using antidepressant medications that increase serotonin in the CNS (Central Nervous System). Wellbutrin (generic name bupropion) is an antidepressant medication that blocks the reuptake of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the synapse, thereby increasing the concentration of dopamine in the neuronal synapses. Dopamine is not implicated […]
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How Effective is Zoloft for Panic Disorders?
Zoloft is very effective for panic disorder. Zoloft, generic name sertraline, is an antidepressant medication in the SSRI class (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor). Of all the SSRIs, Zoloft has relatively fewer side effects and is generally well tolerated. It is also quite effective for panic disorder. In reality, all of the SSRIs are effective for […]
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Can Celexa cause nervousness?
Yes, Celexa can cause nervousness. Celexa is the brand name, and citalopram is the generic name of the medication. Celexa is classified as an antidepressant, in the SSRI family (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor). Other SSRIs include Prozac (fluoxetine), Zoloft (sertraline), Paxil (paroxetine), and Lexapro (escitalopram). SSRIs, including Celexa, can cause activation as a treatment-emergent side […]
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Is Xanax good for claustrophobia?
This is not a yes or no question, as is the case with many questions in psychiatry. Xanax (alprazolam), a benzodiazepine, can be prescribed for claustrophobia, but it is not necessarily good. But Xanax is definitely not the best treatment for claustrophobia. Claustrophobia is a specific phobia, and is characterized by a fear of closed […]
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Is there medicine for claustrophobia?
Yes, there is medicine for claustrophobia. However, medication is only prescribed as an adjunctive treatment to exposure therapy. Claustrophobia, a type of specific phobia, is a fear of closed spaces- so this could be a fear of being in a small room, or in small spaces. Inherently, there is a fear of being restricted or […]
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Is Zoloft good for PTSD?
Yes, Zoloft is good for PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). Zoloft, generic name sertraline, is an antidepressant that is also used for anxiety disorders, such as PTSD. Zoloft is in the class of antidepressants called SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), which also includes Prozac (fluoxetine), Paxil (paroxetine), Celexa (citalopram), and Lexapro (escitalopram). SSRIs are the […]
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Can clonazepam (Klonopin) be used for social phobia and GAD?
Yes, clonazepam, brand name Klonopin, can be used in social phobia (social anxiety disorder) and GAD (generalized anxiety disorder). However, since social phobia and GAD are chronic anxiety disorders, it is not recommended to treat these disorders on a long term basis with benzodiazepines such as clonazepam. Certainly, an advantage of benzodiazepines is that they […]
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