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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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Zyprexa vs Risperdal

NeedAdvice2013
NeedAdvice2013
My doctor is switching me from Zyprexa to Risperdal.....anyone know anything about these 2 drugs? Which is better, more effective, etc... switching due to my insurance not wanting to cover Zyprexa!!!!! Thanks for your feedback:) I could google all day, but if it comes from one who has expereince, that means a lot!
LuckyEmpath
LuckyEmpath
I have not tried either of these meds. I was on Paxil and it worked for me for 10 years.

I do hope someone on this forum has an answer for you. Sorry I didn't.

Take it easy,
LuckyEmpath
deleted_user
deleted_user
Both are good but you need to use what works for you.
harry3333
harry3333
both are atypical antipsychotic meds, these are newer and highly and expensively promoted by their drug cos as a magic cure for everything
I don't like them and think that valium and Prozac type meds are safer and more proven to be effective for panic attacks
maybe your doc listens more to drug co sales reps than to his patients