Daily Archives: June 13, 2015

Get the facts: Your options: Take medicines for panic disorder. Don’t take medicines. Try home treatment and counselling to deal with your symptoms. Key points to remember Two types of medicines work well for treating panic attacks. Benzodiazepines can help … Continue reading →

Antidepressants should help you start to feel better within 1 to 3 weeks. But it can take as many as 6 to 8 weeks to see more improvement. Talk with your doctor if: You don’t notice any improvement by 3 … Continue reading →

The two types of medicines used most often are antidepressants and benzodiazepines. Some people use both. Antidepressants. These include: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as citalopram, paroxetine, or sertraline. These are the most common medicines for panic disorder. Tricyclic … Continue reading →

Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder Topic Overview What are panic attacks and panic disorder? A panic attack is a sudden, intense fear or anxiety that may make you short of breath or dizzy or make your heart pound. You may … Continue reading →

Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Bipolar Disorder: Topic Overview Omega-3 fatty acids are found in marine or plant sources, such as fish oil and flaxseed oil. A few studies suggest that adding omega-3 fatty acids to medicine (such as lithium) can … Continue reading →