January 10, 2011
All You Need To Know About Panic Attacks
If you are looking to cure panic disorder, then there might be a long queue of questions that you might want to ask. “Are there any anxiety attack medications?” “Are these medications effective?” “What are the side effects of these medications?” These are only a few. However, the list is endless. You can get your answers from the therapist or the doctor. In this world of competition, every one wants to excel. So does the pharmaceutical companies. And in the race of being ahead, they tend to confuse the patient. This confusion might probe him into over the counter panic medication.
Going to a good doctor or therapist for the treatment of anxiety attack medications is always a safe and good idea. A good doctor or therapist will always inform you about the treatment options and the medications associated with the treatments. It is you who should be able to drive the treatment as you are the one who will be responsible later. Doctors are mere guides or facilitators who administer the medication. The actual effects are cause by the medications.
A particular class of medicine that is popular among doctors is Tricyclic Antidepressants. They are very effective in treating panic disorders. They also have some side effects. They are as follow.
- You may experience inability to defecate or even have constipation problems
- You may have difficulty in urinating
- You may experience blurred vision
- You may have problems while engaging in any form of sexual activities, including sexual intercourse
- If you are a male, then you may experience erectile dysfunction
- You may have over-sensitivity when exposed to sunlight
- You may have excessive sweating
There are few other side effects as well. Irritability, jitteriness, possible weight gain, unusual sleeping habits, and hyperactivity are a few to be named. Although they can be treated with some mild medication, if the problem persist, you should tell your doctor about this.
Some of the common examples if tricyclic anti depressants are Nortriptyline, Desipramine, Doxepin, Imipramine, Amitriptyline, Venlafaxine, Clomipramine.
Next comes the benzodiazepines. They are the most effective of them all. this statement can be supported by the fact that the success rte of this medicine is almost 70%-80%. It has been known to make the lives of many people worth living.
As already mentioned, all the anxiety attack medications come with a price in the form of side effects. So are benzodiazepines. If you are on benzodiazepines, you might feel reduced and decreased mental toughness, inability to speak clearly, drowsiness, mood swings etc. it might also lead to less tolerance level. These side effects make it important for you to let your family know about the same.
Speaking your problem out to the people around you would make your heart lighter and ease your tension.
There are even some good doctors or therapists who often meet the patient’s family, friends, and office colleagues and tell them the gravity of the situation. Sometimes, the doctors or therapists may even call for a big meeting comprising all the relatives, friends, and office colleagues of the patient and brief them about the first aid and other remedial measures in case the patient gets a anxiety attack. Having a good doctor or therapist ensures that your treatment will go smoothly and safely.
Article by Beth Kaminski of AnxietyDisorderCure.com, a website with the best natural treatments for panic attacks information on the web.
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