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Suggest treatment for panic attacks
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I am a 62 year odld female who has been on 20mg of paxil for 10 years. Recently i have had changes in my life ( elderly mom who is giving me trouble and having a new boyfriend). Last week I had a panic attack and cannot eat and feel sick to my stomach all the time. I think I need to go back to the doctor and have my meds changed or increased. Please help
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HelloThanks for asking from HCM Paxil or Paroxetine is a good drug for control of anxiety and depression symptoms. You are taking the drug with good control of symptoms. Recently due to some family stress you suffered panic attacks. Paroxetine is controlling  anxiety but in events of severe anxiety or panic attacks there is need to add some other drug that controls symptoms effectively.Medicines like benzodiazepines as clonazepam, alprazolam can prove useful in severe anxiety and panic attacks. Propranolol can be used in severe anxiety or panic attacks, the drug is free of addiction potential. The feeling of sickness is due to anticipatory anxiety only.Consult your psychiatrist for expert opinion.Thanks