Treatments
Everything you need to know about the treatment of panic disorder, panic attacks and agoraphobia. Find comprehensive information about therapy interventions, medications and self-help.
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are a class of antidepressants that were developed in the 1950s. They may be used for the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders, especially when treatment with other classes of antidepressants have failed to produce results.
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are a class of antidepressants that were developed in the 1950s. They may be used for the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders, especially when treatment with other classes of antidepressants have failed to produce results.
Dietary Precautions While Taking MAOIs
Tyramine is a compound found in many foods, beverages and other substances. This compound has an effect on blood pressure and is regulated by the MAO enzyme. When the MAO enzyme is inhibited (i.e., when taking an MAOI), tyramine can reach dangerously high levels, resulting in critically high blood pressure. While taking an …
Tyramine is a compound found in many foods, beverages and other substances. This compound has an effect on blood pressure and is regulated by the MAO enzyme. When the MAO enzyme is inhibited (i.e., when taking an MAOI), tyramine can reach dangerously high levels, resulting in critically high blood pressure. While taking an …
Medications and Serotonin Syndrome
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the increased risk of serotonin syndrome as a result of combining certain antidepressants with certain headache medications. But, the list of medications that have been implicated in an increased risk of serotonin syndrome is far more extensive. Here you will find information about the various medications that may pose a risk of SS, especially when combined.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the increased risk of serotonin syndrome as a result of combining certain antidepressants with certain headache medications. But, the list of medications that have been implicated in an increased risk of serotonin syndrome is far more extensive. Here you will find information about the various medications that may pose a risk of SS, especially when combined.
Serotonin Syndrome
Serotonin syndrome, or serotonin toxicity, is a rare condition caused by dangerously high levels of serotonin in the brain. It can be potentially life-threatening. It is generally caused by mixing two or more medications that affect serotonin levels in the brain. Here you will find information about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of serotonin syndrome.
Serotonin syndrome, or serotonin toxicity, is a rare condition caused by dangerously high levels of serotonin in the brain. It can be potentially life-threatening. It is generally caused by mixing two or more medications that affect serotonin levels in the brain. Here you will find information about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of serotonin syndrome.
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
Tricyclic antidepressants have been around since the late 1950s. They may be used to treat a major depression, panic disorder, other anxiety disorder and a variety of other conditions. Here you will find information about the side effects, precautions and contraindications of TCA therapy.
Tricyclic antidepressants have been around since the late 1950s. They may be used to treat a major depression, panic disorder, other anxiety disorder and a variety of other conditions. Here you will find information about the side effects, precautions and contraindications of TCA therapy.
Paxil (paroxetine)
Paxil (paroxetine) is an SSRI antidepressant commonly used for the treatment of panic disorder and other anxiety disorders. Here you will find information about Paxil (paroxetine), including side effects and contraindications.
Paxil (paroxetine) is an SSRI antidepressant commonly used for the treatment of panic disorder and other anxiety disorders. Here you will find information about Paxil (paroxetine), including side effects and contraindications.
Celexa (citalopram)
Celexa (citalopram) is an SSRI antidepressant commonly used for the treatment of panic disorder and other anxiety disorders. Here you will find information about Celexa (citalopram), including side effects and contraindications.
Celexa (citalopram) is an SSRI antidepressant commonly used for the treatment of panic disorder and other anxiety disorders. Here you will find information about Celexa (citalopram), including side effects and contraindications.
Prozac (fluoxetine)
Prozac (fluoxetine) is an SSRI antidepressant commonly used for the treatment of panic disorder and other anxiety disorders. Here you will find information about Prozac (fluoxetine), including side effects and contraindications.
Prozac (fluoxetine) is an SSRI antidepressant commonly used for the treatment of panic disorder and other anxiety disorders. Here you will find information about Prozac (fluoxetine), including side effects and contraindications.
Zoloft/Sertraline - Medication Information
Zoloft (sertraline HCl) is an SSRI antidepressant manufactured by Pfizer. It was first marketed as a treatment for depression in 1992 and is currently FDA approved for the treatment of panic disorder. Here you will find information about Zoloft/sertraline, including possible side effects and precautions.
Zoloft (sertraline HCl) is an SSRI antidepressant manufactured by Pfizer. It was first marketed as a treatment for depression in 1992 and is currently FDA approved for the treatment of panic disorder. Here you will find information about Zoloft/sertraline, including possible side effects and precautions.
Food Diary for Problem Headaches and Migraines: How to Use a Food Diary to Trac
Some people find problem headaches or migraines and panic disorder, anxiety, and stress, go hand-in-hand. Keeping a food diary to track your headache symptoms will help you to identify what foods or substances you may want to avoid or limit.
Some people find problem headaches or migraines and panic disorder, anxiety, and stress, go hand-in-hand. Keeping a food diary to track your headache symptoms will help you to identify what foods or substances you may want to avoid or limit.
Panic Disorder Treatment Options
Panic disorder is a very treatable illness. Learn how psychotherapy and medications can help in your recovery from panic disorder.
Panic disorder is a very treatable illness. Learn how psychotherapy and medications can help in your recovery from panic disorder.
Medications: A-Z Database
A-Z database of medications used to treat panic disorder. Find detailed information, including possible side effects, possible drug interactions and usage.
A-Z database of medications used to treat panic disorder. Find detailed information, including possible side effects, possible drug interactions and usage.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
SSRIs are types of antidepressants that are commonly used to treat panic disorder. Here you will find information about how they work and possible side effects of SSRI medication therapy for panic disorder.
SSRIs are types of antidepressants that are commonly used to treat panic disorder. Here you will find information about how they work and possible side effects of SSRI medication therapy for panic disorder.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for the Treatment of Panic Disorder
The American Psychiatric Association recommends a form of psychotherapy called cognitive-behavioral therapy for the treatment of panic disorder. CBT combines the fundamental concepts of behavioral therapy and cognitive therapy. Here you will find information about these two types of therapy and how they are combined to form CBT.
The American Psychiatric Association recommends a form of psychotherapy called cognitive-behavioral therapy for the treatment of panic disorder. CBT combines the fundamental concepts of behavioral therapy and cognitive therapy. Here you will find information about these two types of therapy and how they are combined to form CBT.
What Kind of Professionals Treat Panic Disorder?
What types of professionals treat panic disorder? What do those letters after my doctor's or therapist's name mean?
What types of professionals treat panic disorder? What do those letters after my doctor's or therapist's name mean?
How Can I Choose a Good Therapist?
There are many qualified therapists available, but being qualified doesn’t, necessarily, translate to a good fit for every individual. Choosing the right therapist is not an easy, clear-cut decision. Making this choice is a very personal experience, based on your own unique needs and characteristics.
There are many qualified therapists available, but being qualified doesn’t, necessarily, translate to a good fit for every individual. Choosing the right therapist is not an easy, clear-cut decision. Making this choice is a very personal experience, based on your own unique needs and characteristics.