Why do i have panic attacks when i take anti-anxiety medication such as xanax?
do you know the cause of this? have you experienced it yourself?
it sends me into panic attacks when i have minimum anxiety.
I personally was diagnosed with GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) and first put on Zoloft to try and minimize the anxiety. However, while on Zoloft I had between 3-5 panic attacks a week, a steep increase, and was switched to Lexapro which worked better.
If you are having a similar situation in which your medicine seems to be making things worse then immediately talk to your doctor about changing medicines; and don’t be afraid to try new ones! When you find one that works for you it will open many doors.
Good luck!
Comments
Comment from Ms Cat
Time January 19, 2010 at 12:26 am
Xanax will only make panic attacks less intense but won’t get rid of them completely. You should be in counseling too.
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Comment from Daisy Sue Maire
Time January 19, 2010 at 12:49 am
You could be on the wrong medication and that could be the cause of your panic attacks, you should definitely go talk to your doctor about this.
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Comment from Lazarus
Time January 19, 2010 at 1:24 am
I personally was diagnosed with GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) and first put on Zoloft to try and minimize the anxiety. However, while on Zoloft I had between 3-5 panic attacks a week, a steep increase, and was switched to Lexapro which worked better.
If you are having a similar situation in which your medicine seems to be making things worse then immediately talk to your doctor about changing medicines; and don’t be afraid to try new ones! When you find one that works for you it will open many doors.
Good luck!
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Comment from Say No to Castor Oil!
Time January 19, 2010 at 12:12 am
you tkae xanax for anxiety…wow ok maybe you want something a little less intense. that might be too storng because the panic attacks are kind of intensified anxiety, right???? Whats the point of that? ASk your doctor for a new prescription.
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