what medication do u prefer over xanax for panic disorder? iv tried ssri and everything under the sun...?
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If you are being treated by a general physician I would try to see a psychiatrist since they treat this every day. I have had panic disorder all of my life and find that klonopin (clonazapam)is good because it chemically lasts a long time in your system. I use Xanax if I am actually feeling a panic attack coming on. You can dissolve it under your tongue (tastes awful) and you will absorb it into your blood quicker and feel relief sooner. I had no success with ssri's and no longer try the new ones that come out. They don't work for me. However, since my panic disorder causes a lot of gastro problems causing me to lose weight, I have found that an anti-depressant Remeron (mirtazapine) works well for that at a very small daily dose. It is not an ssri and my psychiatrist says that it doesn't seem to be an effective AD for most patients. But the GI docs in town told her that they use it a lot for patients with irritable bowel syndrome and it works well. So we gave it a try and now I can eat anything (have to watch for too much weight gain now!) and it doesn't run right through me.
Also, don't give up on non-chemical treatments. They may not "cure" your anxiety (I think that I will always have it) but they can make your days much more tolerable. Try to find a therapist who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, try daily meditation, yoga, exercise, and just being quiet when you feel anxious.
Other Answers:
Ativan. It's longer acting so you can take less and withdrawal effects don't happen so quickly like they do with Xanax. Good luck.
Have you tried some lavender oil. I believe just the smell will help you out, try rubbing a few drops on your feet.
Try Diazapan. It's not as severe as Xanex and will relax you enough that you don't panic as much. Also it souldn't leave you feeling drained as xanex does! Hope this helps!!
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