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How Can Severe Panic Attacks Be Treated?

Hello. My new PCP is an ARNP. I was successfully treated with Effexor (I believe 150 Mg), and Ativan (1 Mg Prn) for MDD and Panic attacks. The prescriber was an Emory trained Psychistrist which whom I highly respected. The new nurse practitioner has put me on Wellbutrin, stating that it will combat the panic attacks and depression. She informed me that she would never prescribe benzo-diazapines . My panic attacks have worsened with Agoraphobic tendencies. I have stayed on this new antidepressant for six weeks now, and know that it is time to request the return to an SNRI. How do you feel is the best way to communicate this request? I find it odd that someone would change the anti-depressant that was found to be effective in a patient, and discard the former TX. of a specialist. Thank you for your consideration.
Thu, 28 Dec 2017
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Dear user
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. Please do not worry. Severe panic attacks are treated with Benzodiazepines, such as Ativan, Valium, or Xanax and or Antidepressants, such as Paxil, Prozac, or Zoloft. But these usually subside after sometime. Secondly panic attacks are always due to underlying anxiety disorder. Treatment is required for anxiety disorder.
If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible.
Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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How Can Severe Panic Attacks Be Treated?

Dear user Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. Please do not worry. Severe panic attacks are treated with Benzodiazepines, such as Ativan, Valium, or Xanax and or Antidepressants, such as Paxil, Prozac, or Zoloft. But these usually subside after sometime. Secondly panic attacks are always due to underlying anxiety disorder. Treatment is required for anxiety disorder. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.