Panic Attacks Support Group

A panic attack is a period of intense fear or discomfort, typically with an abrupt onset and usually lasting no more than thirty minutes. Symptoms include trembling, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, sweating, nausea, dizziness, hyperventilation, and sensations of choking or smothering. Panic attacks can be very sudden, appear to be unprovoked, and are often...

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rachhomer 02/27/2008

hey everyone, just wondering if anyone has tried zyprexa, i've been told that it's very effective for anxiety, and i just wanna hear from ppl who have had experience with it, ie: benefits, side effects...
thank u xx

ItsKimi 02/27/2008

I work as an MT, and the docs I work for don't like to prescribe this medication. Is there a reason you are leaning toward this than another one? Please do some research on it. I know that no medication is without side effects, but over here in the US I see Zyprexa lawsuit ads on TV all the time.

harry3333 02/27/2008

its a newish so called atypical antipsychotic thats being heavily promoted to docs as a magic cure for just about everyting and would be worth trying after valium and a few antidepressants havent helped much

I would be wary of any doc who insists on it for anxiety first as he may be getting an inducement from the drug co for prescribing it

rachhomer 02/28/2008

a nurse that mum works with recommended it. i'm not gonna take it, i don't believe i need meds. i'm really getting better every day and i think that the only thing i need to do at this point is talk to a psych about my issues but i was just curious about zyprexa. from what i've read so far i wouldn't want to take it. thanx for your responses. xx

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