Taking Antidepressants for Panic Disorder

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Taking Antidepressants for Panic Disorder Antidepressant medications have become a common treatment option for panic disorder. As the name implies, antidepressants were originally prescribed to treat the symptoms of depression. It was later discovered that these medications could effectively treat a variety of medical and mental health conditions. Antidepressants are now prescribed for the treatment of migraines, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, and many other conditions. Panic disorder sufferers can also safely use these medications. However, there are some potential side effects and precautions to antidepressant use. Below you will find articles that provide additional information on antidepressants for panic disorder.  Katharina Star, Ph.D. Panic Disorder Expert An Overview of Antidepressants for Panic Disorder Antidepressants were first introduced in the 1950s to treat major depressive disorder. Currently, this type of medication has become one of the most common treatment options for panic disorder. Learn more about these medications through this overview of antidepressants for panic disorder. READ NOW Share Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) SSRIs are a class of antidepressant medications commonly prescribed to treat mood and anxiety disorders. Some of the most frequently prescribed SSRIs include Prozac, Paxil, and Celexa. Find out all about SSRIs and how this type of medication can help reduce panic disorder symptoms. READ NOW Share FAQs About Prozac for Panic Disorder SSRIs where initially introduced in the 1980s. Being the first SSRI on the market, Prozac quickly became the most well-known and prescribed antidepressant medication. Due to its safety and effectiveness, Prozac has continued to grow in popularity. Learn more about Prozac, including potential side effects, precautions, and how it can help treat panic and anxiety symptoms. READ NOW Share Antidepressants and Suicide Risk In recent years, attention has been raised to the potential link between antidepressant use and suicide risk. Studies first revealed this problem in 2007, prompting the FDA to issue a black box warning for all antidepressants. Through this warning, the FDA cautioned that antidepressant use can possibly lead to increased suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Here you will find additional information on this potential risk, plus some of the major signs and symptoms of depression. READ NOW Share MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • How Much Sleep Do You Actually Need? • 6 Ways We Make Life Tougher for Autistic Kids (and Easier for Everyone Else) • Is Alcohol Actually Good for Your Heart? • 9 Foods that Boost Metabolism and Burn Fat Faster • This Is the Best Chocolate for Your Health • How Much Dark Chocolate Should I Eat to Live Longer? • Drink Your Way to a Lean and Healthy Body • Traveling with Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advertisement About Health   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Panic Disorder newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved