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Q: Axiety & Panic Attack Medications

asked by: mystery1 on March 15th, 2006

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Hi, i'm new here, and am currently taking lorazapam (ativan) for my anxiety and panic attacks. I was told that this medication should not be used long term.

I am going to see my doctor next week and he will prescribe a new medication for me.

My fear is trying a new medication. I am worried sick about having some the the symptoms that may come with new medication.

Is anyone aware of medication that is not addictive and has little or no side effects?

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josewerin

replied on March 15th, 2006

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Hey I wish there was a medication which has little or no possible side effects but they all do. For legal reasons they have to put everything which someone has experienced whilst on that particular medication.
I am currently taking propranolol.
I found that the thought of taking the medication and thinking of all the possiblke side effects in fact made me more anxious than I felt before. It is something you need to get around mentally, as hard as it is I am only 17 and this is the last thing I thought I would have to have dealt with. Please write back

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