how long does it take for symptoms of panic attacks to go away once meds are started?

December 07, 2009

if someone has severe panic attacks how long would it take for the panic attacks to start showing relief from medications ?
Effexor XR in particular ?
to poster NIA..
Xr is the extended release hence the XR label. As for you stating that any effexor is a ssri is wrong as it is a snri. You have to be careful what you post because you might lead people incorrectly.

3-6 weeks on average. Maybe sooner for some. But it won’t cure them. You havae to do thinking modification also.

3 Responses to “how long does it take for symptoms of panic attacks to go away once meds are started?”

  1. FlowersYes Says:
    December 8th, 2009 at 12:49 am

    3-6 weeks on average. Maybe sooner for some. But it won’t cure them. You havae to do thinking modification also.
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  2. Niamh Says:
    December 8th, 2009 at 1:35 am

    FlowersY is right – approximately 3 to 6 weeks. I am somewhat confused though. Effexor XR I have never heard of but Efexor XL – also known as Venlfaxine (is a slow release medication) is used as an SSRI antidepressant. What other medication are you on?

    Edit: apologies SSRI was a typing error
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    Worked in medical field

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    December 8th, 2009 at 2:24 am

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