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Suggest treatment for panic attacks
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Just dx with panic attacks and have been experiencing them nonstop for about 5 days...lost 7 lbs, can t eat, always nauseous, etc. My chiropractor recommended magnesium but I already take that. I had one acupuncture tx which was helpful [as long as the needles were in]. My MD started me on .25 mg xanax [1-2] TID PRN to help stop the cycling. Still hoping the attacks will stop. Have read about increasing levels of serotonin with certain foods [many of which I consume already] and 5HTP. I have exercised regularly for decades. Read Dr. Weil and he advises against counting on foods/5HTP to increase serotonin. ??? Suggestions? Thanks, Jeanne
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Hi.I  understand  your  concern .Xanax  contains  clonazepam . It helps in anxiety  and panic attacks .Increase  in serotonin  level can prevent  further  panic  attacks .Medicines  like SSRI  can help.In  SSRI  sertraline  /  escitalopram  /  peroxetine  in mild doses are advisable  to control  it.There  are very  minimal  level of serotonin  in foods like chocolate / banana etc. It can help to reduce  stress  but can not prevent  panic attacks .Discuss  with  your  treating  doctors  for further  options .Psychotherapy  and psychological  councelling  can help.Maintain  proper  sleep  and  diet .Exercise  and  meditation  can  be  useful .I  hope  I  have  answered  your  question .Thank  you .