No, panic disorder does not generally go away on its own. Panic disorder requires treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). If CBT is not effective, or if the panic disorder is severe, then prescription medication treatment can be tried. In some cases, a combination of CBT and prescription drug treatment is needed. There are also […]
Can Caffeine Cause Panic Disorder?
There are various agents that can induce panic attacks, and ingesting too much caffeine is one of them (Bourin et al., 1998). Caffeine is everywhere, and is consumed by most people in the form of caffeinated beverages, such as soda pop and coffee. Caffeine is a CNS (Central Nervous System) stimulant, and has numerous effects […]
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How Much Xanax Should I Take for Panic Disorders?
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 […]
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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 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 […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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