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 […]
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, […]
Can Inositol Cure Panic Disorders?
Let’s try to avoid the usage of the word cure, because that implies magic or a miracle. Inositol has been found to be effective for the treatment of panic disorder. Inositol is a sweet tasting carbohydrate and is a derivative of glucose, a sugar. Inositol is found in fruits, as well as lechitins. Lechitins are […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Biological Basis for Panic Disorder
Panic disorder has multiple findings that suggest a biological basis: There are various agents that can induce panic attacks in normal people and in in those with panic disorder. These agents include sodium lactate, carbon dioxide, caffeine, serotonergic agents, yohimbine, and cholecystokinin (Bourin et al., 1998). So these findings suggest chemical compounds can induce panic […]
Anxiety has what effect on academic performance?
Anxiety has a negative and detrimental effect on academic performance. Depending on the type of anxiety you have, it can affect your school work in different ways. The following explains how the different types of anxiety disorders can negatively impact your academic performance. Test Anxiety If you have test anxiety, you have significant problems completing tests, […]
What is panic disorder?
Panic disorder is a major anxiety disorder, and is characterized by recurrent, frequent panic attacks that are random and sudden. Panic disorder is highly disruptive to your life, as it can rupture relationships, jobs, schooling, and your ability to take care of yourself. Panic attacks are discreet, random, and abrupt episodes of extreme anxiety and […]
Is Paxil or Zoloft better for panic disorder?
Both Paxil (paroxetine) and Zoloft (sertraline) work well for panic disorder, and both are classified as SSRIs, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Both are well-tolerated and not as activating (induce agitation and anxiety) as Prozac (fluoxetine), another SSRI. In addition, Paxil and Zoloft are not as activating as the SNRIs, such as Effexor. Clinically, I […]
whenever I go somewhere alone in public, I become very anxious. What could be the cause?
Our question today comes to us from Jonathan in Atlanta. Recently, whenever I go somewhere alone in public, I become very anxious. What could be the cause? You may be exhibiting symptoms of social phobia or agoraphobia. Which one depends on what additional symptoms you have. If you have social phobia, also known as social […]