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What Causes Sudden Panic Attacks?
Question: I"m having what I think are panic attacks. They are getting worse and taking over my life. Please help or tell me where to find help.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Panic disorder is highly treatable. You need to start taking an SSRI medication such as escitalopram or sertraline. Within a few weeks your panic attacks should lessen and eventually disappear. Do not take clonazepam as it causes memory loss, falls, and fractures in people over age 65.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Panic disorder is highly treatable. You need to start taking an SSRI medication such as escitalopram or sertraline. Within a few weeks your panic attacks should lessen and eventually disappear. Do not take clonazepam as it causes memory loss, falls, and fractures in people over age 65.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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