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Suggest Medications For Severe Anxiety Attacks
Question: What medications can I use for anxiety attacks and what do I do when one starts?
Brief Answer:
Suggestions below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concern.
To recapitalize your case:
- male 74 years old
- suffering from anxiety attacks
- prescribed diazepam 10mg
Please take note that diazepam is the active ingredient of valium. So, practically, your doctor has prescribed the same medication but of different brand name.
If valium (diazepam) worked well, there is no reasons for this other brand of diazepam not to work.
Avoiding situation, places or visiting people that would trigger anxiety attacks is the best way to prevent its symptoms.
Take diazepam at bedtime as prescribed. Can take one if you feel a new attack has started.
Have your meals regularly.
Take herbal supplements to manage anxiety attacks on regular basis.
Psychotherapy can also help.
Dr.Albana
I
Suggestions below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concern.
To recapitalize your case:
- male 74 years old
- suffering from anxiety attacks
- prescribed diazepam 10mg
Please take note that diazepam is the active ingredient of valium. So, practically, your doctor has prescribed the same medication but of different brand name.
If valium (diazepam) worked well, there is no reasons for this other brand of diazepam not to work.
Avoiding situation, places or visiting people that would trigger anxiety attacks is the best way to prevent its symptoms.
Take diazepam at bedtime as prescribed. Can take one if you feel a new attack has started.
Have your meals regularly.
Take herbal supplements to manage anxiety attacks on regular basis.
Psychotherapy can also help.
Dr.Albana
I
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