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Are panic attacks, anxiety issues caused in men due to abnormal levels of serotonin?
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Hi , my brother suffer from panic attack or and anxiety disorder. These episodes happen at night at the same time every day. He has done a serious of test, but nothing shows up abnormal. He is new on this attacks.  He has them on and off for a period of 5 months, he is taking xannax twice daily, 0.25 mg but it doesn't seem to work. He is mortified he wakes up suddenly at night. I heard serotonin is important at men. What is the normal number or level of this serotonin a man should have? thank you
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I had gone through your query and understand your concerns. Xanax 0.25 mg is not sufficient your brother. He needs higher doses of xanax or he should be shifted to a drug which has serotonergic properties like fluoxetine, escitalopram or sertraline.xanax can be used for short term not for a long time like five months. There is no data to support or abnormal level of srotonin. It is manifested with various symptoms like anxiety disorder or panic disorder.'Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help". Thanks.