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Can medications help with panic attacks?

I have panic attacks. Can medications help with panic attacks?

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Yes. We have several meds that can be very helpful when someone feels panic coming on. Jacqueline Olds MD
Yes, there are medications which treat panic attacks, though better outcomes with combination of psychotherapy
There are a number of medications that could be used to treat panic attacks. For the acute episodes benzodiazepines such as alprazolam, lorazepam and similars are first choice, but you also need to use SSRIs such a Prozac, Zoloft, Lexapro and similar drugs to treat them for a long time. I recommend you consult a psychiatrist for diagnosis and medications and work with a therapist with experience in cognitive behavioral therapy to complement the medication treatment.
Medications can help with panic attacks, along with psychotherapy.