Panic attacks

[buffybot]

Does anyone still get panic attacks while on antidepressants? especially with Citalopram.
I have been on these since November but had a panic attack again for no reason.

Thanks :)

[Stormsky]

Unfortunately meds dont cure you, they just mask some symptons so you can live day to day life. so they cant stop panic attacks...
I used to get them still while on meds...

[potato11]

the fight/flight system is powerful

but you just need the right knowledge to start using it on your terms

nothingworks.weebly.com

that website above is one brilliant explanation!

[Anxious_gal]

It can happen while you adjust to the meds.
But that's the reason I stopped taking cit, couldn't handle that it made me worse.

[Em84]

Hi

Citalopram was the first medication that i tried...i was only on them for 3 days before throwing them in the bin...id never really had a panic attack until i took on of those....i had terrible side effects.

then i tried Sertraline for 5 weeks....exactly the same with night sweats,....

I dont take meds now...i struggle to take anything as im always scared of getting side effects...

Your body does need time to adjust...give a couple more weeks...if its still causing you bother then i would talk to the GP who may try you on something different.

x

[RND2011]

Hi Em

I suffered with panic attacks for years and no anti-depressant made any difference. Please see some of my earlier posts to see the difficulties I had with panic attacks and depression.

My advice would be to ask to be referred to a psychiatrist by your GP and if necessary pay for a private consultation (mine cost £250 and was the best money I ever spent). A psychiatrist will be able to prescribe meds which are far more suitable to anxiety issues.

I was prescribed pregabalin and have not had a single panic attack since. The conclusion i have drawn is that GPs are called general practitioners for a reason. I really believe that what is needed is specialist advice.

Obviously not everyone will agree and not all meds work for everyone. I also accept that meds are not a very long term solution but the right ones will break the cycle of fear and give you your life back.

Best of luck

[lou lou]

i was on them for a couple of years, and still get the odd one every now & then, just not as bad as they used to be.

[mistymoo]

Im on duloxetine and mirtazapine and I still get panic attacks

[buffybot]

Thankyou all for the information : )

[grace17]

Hello buffybot yes you can still get panic attacks whilst on citalopram you need to discuss the dosage with the g.p. and see what he can suggest. xxx