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About Panic Disorder: Antidepressants for Panic Disorder

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From Katharina Star, your Guide to Panic Disorder
Antidepressant medications have become a common treatment option for panic disorder. As the name implies, antidepressants were originally prescribed to treat the symptoms of depression. It was later discovered that these medications could effectively treat a variety of medical and mental health conditions. Antidepressants are now prescribed for the treatment of migraines, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, and many other conditions. Panic sufferers can also safely use these medications, however, there are some potential side effects and precautions to antidepressant use. Below you will find articles that provide additional information on antidepressants for panic disorder.

An Overview Of Antidepressants
Antidepressants were first introduced in the 1950s to treat major depressive disorder. Currently, this type of medication has become one of the most common treatment options for panic disorder. There are three groups of antidepressant medication prescribed to treat panic disorder: SSRIs, TCAs, and MAOIs. Learn more about these medications through this overview of antidepressants for panic disorder.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
SSRIs are a class of antidepressant medications commonly prescribed to treat mood and anxiety disorders. Some of the most frequently prescribed SSRIs include Prozac, Paxil, and Celexa. Find out all about SSRIs and how this type of medication can help reduce panic disorder symptoms.

FAQs About Prozac for Panic Disorder
SSRIs where initially introduced in the 1980s. Being the first SSRI on the market, Prozac quickly became the most well-known and prescribed antidepressant medication. Due to its safety and effectiveness, Prozac has continued to grow in popularity. Learn more about Prozac, including potential side effects, precautions, and how it can help treat panic and anxiety symptoms.

Antidepressants and Suicide Risk
In recent years, attention has been raised to the potential link between antidepressant use and suicide risk. Studies first revealed this problem in 2007, prompting the FDA to issue a black box warning for all antidepressants. Through this warning, the FDA cautioned that antidepressant use can possibly lead to increased suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Here you will find additional information on this risk, plus some of the major signs and symptoms of depression.

 


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