"i had ended up in the er a few times with weird problems like not being able to catch my breath and hyperventilating before i even new they were panic attacks. they started me on ativan but it made me so hyper and loopy i literately forgot a few days so when i was put on valium it was a god send. it prevents and treats panic attacks without the loopy feeling and it doesn&#039;t affect my ability to perform daily activities so i&#039;d recommend it to anyone seeking this type of help."