what are the best medications for panic disorder?
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SSRIs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of panic disorder include fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva) and sertraline (Zoloft). Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). These medications are another class of antidepressants.
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['Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) ... ', 'Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) ... ', 'Benzodiazepines. ... ', 'Tricyclic Antidepressants. ... ', 'Ketamine (Eskatimine)', 'ADAA Medication Information Resources.']
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This medication is used to treat the panic and anxiety symptoms associated with panic disorder. Alprazolam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect.
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['Remeron (mirtazapine)', 'Lexapro (escitalopram)', 'Effexor (venlafaxine)', 'Zoloft (sertraline)', 'Celexa (citalopram)', 'Wellbutrin (bupropion)', 'Paxil (paroxetine)', 'Savella (milnacipran)']
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['Amitriptyline (Elavil)', 'Amoxapine (Asendin)', 'Buspirone (Buspar)', 'Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)', 'Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)', 'Clomipramine (Anafranil)', 'Clorazepate (Tranxene)', 'Desipramine (Norpramin)']
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['Ativan (lorazepam)', 'BuSpar (buspirone)', 'Inderal (propranolol)', 'Klonopin (clonazepam)', 'Librium (chlordiazepoxide)']
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['Baclofen.', 'Chlorpromazine.', 'Metoclopramide.']
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Paxil (paroxetine) and Lexapro (escitalopram) are two SSRI medications that treat depression and anxiety. However, Paxil can also treat OCD, PTSD, and panic disorders.
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['fluoxetine (Prozac)', 'paroxetine (Paxil)', 'sertraline (Zoloft)', 'citalopram (Celexa) or escitalopram (Lexapro) (S enantimor)']
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['Xanax (alprazolam), 48.5 million.', 'Zoloft (sertraline), 41.4 million.', 'Celexa (citalopram), 39.4 million.', 'Prozac (fluoxetine), 28.3 million.', 'Ativan (lorazepam), 27.9 million.', 'Desyrel (trazodone HCL), 26.2 million.', 'Lexapro (escitalopram), 24.9 million.']
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One case study found that bupropion at a dose of 150 milligrams daily improved panic and anxiety symptoms in an individual with panic disorder. Anecdotal evidence also supports the use of bupropion in addition to other medications to treat panic disorder.
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Types of Anti-anxiety Medications (Benzodiazepines) All benzodiazepines work the same way; however, the intensity and duration of their effects vary. Benzodiazepines most commonly used to treat anxiety disorders are clonazepam (Rivotril)*, alprazolam (Xanax) and lorazepam (Ativan).
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Sertraline and paroxetine are the only antidepressants approved by the FDA for the treatment of PTSD and are the most extensively studied SSRIs for this indication. All other agents are used in an off-label fashion.
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['alprazolam (Xanax)', 'chlordiazepoxide (Librium)', 'clonazepam (Klonopin)', 'clorazepate (Tranxene)', 'diazepam (Valium)', 'estazolam (Prosom)', 'flurazepam (Dalmane)', 'lorazepam (Ativan)']
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Valium and these other common benzodiazepines can help reduce the intensity of panic attacks, nervousness, and anxiety. Valium is often prescribed to treat anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia).
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['Aripiprazole (Abilify)', 'Asenapine (Saphris)', 'Brexpiprazole (Rexulti)', 'Cariprazine (Vraylar)', 'Clozapine (Clozaril, Versacloz)', 'Iloperidone (Fanapt)', 'Lurasidone (Latuda)', 'Olanzapine (Zyprexa)']
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Another MAOI that may be effective against panic attacks is tranylcypromine (Parnate). Possible Benefits. Helpful in reducing panic attacks, elevating depressed mood, and increasing confidence. Can also help OCD, generalized anxiety, PTSD and social anxiety.