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Panic Attack, Increased Heart Rate, Palpitation, Sweaty Palms, Dizziness, Headache. Want Opinion On Rivotril
Hi, I am a 29 year old male of 5 8 and 69 kgs. I have been having these anxiety issues for around 5-6 months. It initially started with what was then diagnosed as a panic attack. During these attacks, my heart rate jumps, palpitations, no control on thoughts and I get sweaty palms. These attacks hav now lessened in number. though the feeling of uneasiness from day to day remains. Also I notice that the days I hav a heavy meal, I am more likely to aggravate the anxiety. I no longer take caffiene nor heavy spicy meals. Dizziness and headaches are other symptoms but I generally have them during a cold . for the panic attacks, i have been prescribed Rivotril. Would be great to get an opinion on this. Thanks.
Mon, 5 Nov 2012
Hello. Your history is certainly consistent with panic attacks, which are frequently associated with generalized anxiety disorder. The fact that your symptoms have subsided since you started the Rivotril supports that diagnosis. However, it might be prudent to rule out other causes of tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), palpitations and disoriented thinking, such as hyperthyroidism, a cardiac arrhythmia or pheochromocytoma. Your physician is best qualified to determine if additional evaluation is warranted in your case; I suggest you contact him/her to discuss this issue.
I hope you continue to improve!
I hope you continue to improve!
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Thanks for query.As you had repeated, persistent attacks or felt severe anxiety about having another attack, you are said to have panic disorder. Panic disorder is strikingly different from other types of anxiety disorders in that panic attacks are often sudden and unprovoked.Panic disorder can be effectively treated with a variety of interventions including psychological therapies and medicationwith the evidence that cognitive behavioral therapy has the longest duration of effect, followed by specific selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors such as fluoxetine. I will advocate you to start fluoxetine 20 mg initially. Rivotril ( clonazepam) will help you during acute attacks as it will get relief within a short span of time. Rivotril may lead to drowsiness, somnolence,muscle weakness. But if you are taking it for more than a month, I will advice you against abrupt cessation of the drug as it will lead to serious withdrawl symptoms. Don't get worried. Panic disorder had an excellent prognosis. Start fluoxetine 20 mg at bedtime and notice whether you are having improvement of symptoms or not. As you did not mention how long are you taking rivotril, I will advice you against stopping those drugs without consulting a psychiatrist. Hope, I responded your questions.
Thanks for query.As you had repeated, persistent attacks or felt severe anxiety about having another attack, you are said to have panic disorder. Panic disorder is strikingly different from other types of anxiety disorders in that panic attacks are often sudden and unprovoked.Panic disorder can be effectively treated with a variety of interventions including psychological therapies and medicationwith the evidence that cognitive behavioral therapy has the longest duration of effect, followed by specific selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors such as fluoxetine. I will advocate you to start fluoxetine 20 mg initially. Rivotril ( clonazepam) will help you during acute attacks as it will get relief within a short span of time. Rivotril may lead to drowsiness, somnolence,muscle weakness. But if you are taking it for more than a month, I will advice you against abrupt cessation of the drug as it will lead to serious withdrawl symptoms. Don't get worried. Panic disorder had an excellent prognosis. Start fluoxetine 20 mg at bedtime and notice whether you are having improvement of symptoms or not. As you did not mention how long are you taking rivotril, I will advice you against stopping those drugs without consulting a psychiatrist. Hope, I responded your questions.
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You are probably suffering from "panic disorder".
Rivotril contains clonazepam which is an anti-anxiety agent and is one of the effective agent in panic disorder. However Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are first line agents used in panic disorder. These are Paroxetine, Sertraline etc. Other treatment options are psychotherapies and relaxation techniques.
Consult a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management.
Good Luck
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welcome to health care magic
You are probably suffering from "panic disorder".
Rivotril contains clonazepam which is an anti-anxiety agent and is one of the effective agent in panic disorder. However Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are first line agents used in panic disorder. These are Paroxetine, Sertraline etc. Other treatment options are psychotherapies and relaxation techniques.
Consult a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management.
Good Luck
Thanks
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