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What Causes Panic Attacks When Drunk?

My son is on Pristiq and celebrated his 21st last night with friends, getting himself extremely drunk. He just called me, having a panic attack, because he had a vivid dark dream and doesn t feel like he has woken properly from the dream. He said he is still inebriated. Is this dangerous enough for me to insist that he goes to hospital? He is prone to panic attacks at times like this. I got him to breathe deeply while we were talking and told him to get as much water into himself as he can, and also food if he can face it. He doesn t want me to go to him (he is in a local hotel, having booked a room for a couple of nights - he is there with his girlfriend) but was scared that he may never come out of this dream-like state. I think he will once the alcohol dissipates. I would appreciate your advice.
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Hello,

The panic attacks follow with heavy alcohol intake secondary to effects over the neurotransmitters of the brain. As he has talked with you telephonically and not willing you to attend him there, it is no issue of panic that his central nervous system is not working. You must wait for a period of 24 hours before his complete recovery, provided he does not consume further doses of alcohol.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Panic Attacks When Drunk?

Hello, The panic attacks follow with heavy alcohol intake secondary to effects over the neurotransmitters of the brain. As he has talked with you telephonically and not willing you to attend him there, it is no issue of panic that his central nervous system is not working. You must wait for a period of 24 hours before his complete recovery, provided he does not consume further doses of alcohol. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon