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Panic attacks Report

Panic attacks are very sudden, discrete periods of intense anxiety, mounting physiological arousal, fear, stomach problems and discomfort that are associated with a variety of somatic and cognitive symptoms. The onset of these episodes is typically abrupt, and may have no obvious triggers.


What we've learned from patients who report Panic attacks

Symptom severities

Severe
245
Moderate
470
Mild
515
None
806

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Panic attacks

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Panic attacks
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Xanax 230   Xanax: 19%
Clonazepam 157   Clonazepam: 13%
Alprazolam 137   Alprazolam: 11%
Klonopin 82   Klonopin: 7%
Lorazepam 61   Lorazepam: 5%
Ativan 31   Ativan: 3%
Zoloft 29   Zoloft: 2%
Paxil 26   Paxil: 2%
Deep breathing and relaxation 24   Deep breathing and relaxation: 2%
Lexapro 21   Lexapro: 2%
Buspirone 20   Buspirone: 2%
Paroxetine 12   Paroxetine: 1%
Prozac 12   Prozac: 1%
Psychiatrist 9   Psychiatrist: 1%
Effexor XR 9   Effexor XR: 1%
Propranolol 8   Propranolol: 1%
Xanax XR 8   Xanax XR: 1%
Alprazolam XR 7   Alprazolam XR: 1%
Diazepam 7   Diazepam: 1%
Relaxation Techniques 7   Relaxation Techniques: 1%
Valium 7   Valium: 1%
Sertraline 5   Sertraline: 0%
Rivotril 4   Rivotril: 0%
PMS-Clonazepam 4   PMS-Clonazepam: 0%
Venlafaxine XR 4   Venlafaxine XR: 0%
Celexa 3   Celexa: 0%
Individual Therapy 3   Individual Therapy: 0%
Fluoxetine 3   Fluoxetine: 0%
Gabapentin 2   Gabapentin: 0%
Psychotherapy 2   Psychotherapy: 0%

Report created on February 09, 2012.