Posted by Mitch on July 7, 2001, at 12:59:03
In reply to help - no meds working for Panic Disorder, posted by Jackster on July 7, 2001, at 4:25:35
Jackster,
It sounds like you need a more sedative AD (like Sal mentions-Serzone) and/or a benzo (like Joy mentioned). I have heard that Remeron works well for panic. Have you tried that or Elavil(amitriptyline)? BTW, amitriptyline is dirt cheap!
mitch
> I was on 40mg of Paxil for 3 years for Panic attacks. When I stopped and started it again - it was no longer effective. Since then I have tried Celexa (got a rash), Imipramine, Prozac & now Zoloft without much success. Both the Prozac & Zoloft seemed to increase my panic attacks (presumably because they are activating SSRI's). I have been on Zoloft 50mg for 2 months and have now gone up to 75mg. It doesn't seemed to have helped - although I realise the dosage may not be high enough. Every time I up the dosage I get worse panic attacks. (and it's costing me a lot of money). Can anyone recommend whether I should continue with the Zoloft or if there is another medication I should try?
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