Many people get panic attacks due to stress.  Stress can be triggered by many different events in life.  They can also occur at any time and any place.  Panic attacks can be helped with therapy.  There are a lot of mental issues that can contribute to panic attacks.  Many panic attacks take drastic meausres to get under control.  A lot of times the only way to prevent panic attacks, or a least lessen them is with medication.  Medication can be a lifesaver for many people that suffer from them.

Panic attacks can really interfere with a person having a normal life.  Many studies have proven that they are caused by phychological issues, as well as behavioral issues.  Medications may have side effects so before you decide to take them make sure you are aware of the side effects.  Talk to your doctor about the side effects so you are fully aware of what to expect when you take the medications.  There are many side effects from panic attack medication.  Make sure that you read the rest of this article so you can understand what they are. 

Many triclyclic anti-depressants are used to treat panic attacks.  They are also used to treat very severe depression.  There are many side effects, though.  Some of the side effects include weight gane, loss of sex drive, problems sleeping, becoming sensitive to light and trouble urinating.

There are also serotonin reuptake inhibitory that help the brain with panic attacks.  They help control serotonin in the brain.  The neruotransmitter that controls serotonin is known to cause a lot of different disorders, including panic attacks. These medications include Prozac and Paxil.  There are a lot of side effects from these medications so be sure to talk to your doctor about them.  They can include headaches and feeling sick. 

Some doctors will treat panic attacks with benzodiazepines because they lower the symptoms of anxiety.  They can cause irritablity, clumsiness and mood swings.  They also make it difficult to concentrate while driving and working.  Make sure that you don't drive until you know how this drug affects you.

The last type of medicaiton used for panic attacs  are called Beta-Blockers.  These are used for many anxiety issues.  You can feel depressed from these medications, though, and also your heart rate can become slower.  Many people find it hard to sleep.

When you ar prescribed medication by your doctor make sure you are well aware of any side effects that can occur.  Talk to you dotor and ask any questions that you may have.  If you are well aware of the side effects then you can be more aware of what is happening to your body while on the medication.  Become educated and have less panic attacks.