Medicines such as Alprazolam, Citalopram or Clomipramine are indicated to treat panic syndrome, and are often associated with behavioral therapy and psychotherapy sessions with a psychiatrist. Treatment for panic syndrome involves a lot of dedication, as it is important that those who have this syndrome learn to control their fears, fears and especially their anxiety.
Furthermore, the treatment recommended by the psychiatrist can be complemented with the use of some medicinal plants such as Valerian or Passion Fruit, which have a calming and tranquilizing action, helping to prevent panic attacks.
Pharmacy Medicines
Some medications that may be prescribed by a psychiatrist to treat panic syndrome include medications for depression and anxiety such as:
- Alprazolam: this medicine can also be commercially known as Xanax, Apraz or Frontal and has a tranquilizing and anxiolytic effect, which calms and relaxes the body, reducing anxiety.
- Citalopram: it is an antidepressant medicine, which acts in the brain by correcting the levels of certain substances, especially Serotonin, which leads to better control of anxiety.
- Paroxetine: this medicine can also be commercially known as Pondera or Paxil and acts in the brain by correcting the levels of certain substances, especially Serotonin, thus reducing symptoms of fear, nervousness and anxiety, also helping to prevent panic attacks.
- Clomipramina: this medicine can also be known commercially as Anafranil, being an antidepressant that works to treat anxiety and nervousness, improving mood.
Natural Remedies to Prevent Panic Attacks
To complete the treatment with the psychiatrist and the medications indicated for the treatment of this syndrome, there are some teas or remedies prepared with medicinal plants that can help calm and overcome crises, such as:
- Valerian: it is a medicinal plant that can be taken in the form of a medicine called Remilev and which has a sedative, calming and tranquilizing action. Furthermore, this plant can also be used in the form of tea, for which it is only necessary to use the root of this plant to prepare tea using boiling water.
- Passion fruit: presents benefits that help in the treatment of anxiety, depression, nervousness, agitation and restlessness. This can be taken in the form of juice, in the form of tea using passion fruit flowers or in the form of capsules that can be purchased in health food stores. The passion flower can also be known as Passiflora. Discover all the benefits of passion fruit and how to use it here.
- Chamomile: helps in the treatment of insomnia, anxiety, nervousness as it has calming and relaxing properties. This medicinal plant should be used in the form of tea, which can be easily prepared with dried chamomile flowers and boiling water.
- Saint John’s herb: also known as Hypericum helps in the treatment of depression, helping to reduce stress and nervousness. This medicinal plant should be used in the form of tea, which can be easily prepared with dried flowers and leaves and boiling water.
- Melissa: also known as lemon balm, it is a medicinal plant with a calming action that helps improve sleep quality, promoting well-being and tranquility. This plant can be used in the form of tea or in capsules sold in health food stores.
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Furthermore, to treat panic syndrome it is also important to regularly practice relaxation techniques, physical activity, acupuncture or yoga, which will help complete the treatment naturally, helping to prevent panic attacks.
