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Suggest Medication For Panic Attacks

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Posted on Mon, 3 Oct 2016
Question: Hi I'm a teacher and due to hold a meet the parents presentation on Thursday night. Several years ago I began to suffer panic attacks, at first they were frequent but now I seem to have got them under control and they don't affect me. Once a year on this meet the parent night, while I'm talking I struggle to breathe properly, my heart beats out of its chest and I feel light headed as if I'm going to faint. As soon as it is over I am fine once again. I've got an awful feeling about Thursday night and worried I will pass out through hyperventilating. Is there anything I can be prescribed to stop the physical effects I suffer?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
A low dose of propranolol can help

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your query.

I am glad to know that you have mastered over your anxiety and certain situations are the only area of concern now. In this regard I will suggest following things.

1. Do slow and deep breathing. Keep doing it when you feel hyperventilating.

2. Ask your doctor top prescribe 20 mg of propranolol and use it one hour before the event.

I hope this will help you to manage the anxiety as well as event.
Thanks and regards.
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Suggest Medication For Panic Attacks

Brief Answer: A low dose of propranolol can help Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using healthcaremagic. I read your query and understand your query. I am glad to know that you have mastered over your anxiety and certain situations are the only area of concern now. In this regard I will suggest following things. 1. Do slow and deep breathing. Keep doing it when you feel hyperventilating. 2. Ask your doctor top prescribe 20 mg of propranolol and use it one hour before the event. I hope this will help you to manage the anxiety as well as event. Thanks and regards.