Panic Attack Medication
Feb 7th 2007adminMedication
By Terje Ellingsen
Here are some drugs that can prevent or reduce panic attacks. This is not meant to be a comprehensive list, but examples of drugs that have worked well for this painful disease.
Tricyclic antidepressants
These drugs are used to treat severe depression or depression with anxiety. Some of these anti-depressants are also used to treat obsessional disorders and panic attacks. Side effects include a dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, difficulty urinating, postural hypotension, tachycardia, loss of sex drive, erective failure, sensitivity to sunlight, weight gain, sedaction, sweating, jitteriness, irritation, unusual energy and disturbed sleep patterns. Examples of tricyclic antidepressants are Tofranil, Sinequan, Anafranil and Effexor. Continue Reading »