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Depression Related Forums => Depression Central => Topic started by: LTM on October 31, 2011, 03:20:26 PM

Title: Advice for my son, please
Post by: LTM on October 31, 2011, 03:20:26 PM
Hello, my son has just told me he is going to go and see the GP about the panic attacks that are stopping him going out with friends. In the past, I've been prescribed propranolol - what else works for people?   Also, he has tried various different anti-depressants - any suggestions for long term treatment? Thanks.
Title: Re: Advice for my son, please
Post by: Alstare1974 on October 31, 2011, 06:04:50 PM
The GP will prescribe the best medication for the combination of drugs he's on. Personally I am on flupentixol.
Title: Re: Advice for my son, please
Post by: Zaf on October 31, 2011, 07:30:26 PM
Hi LTM, Alstare is right, your son's GP will prescribe the most appropriate medication for his depression and panic attacks; my depression is long term and I'm on citralopram, probably for life, I also have meds for my panic attacks but I only take them when needed.  I found prozac worked well for several years but then it stopped being effective, citralopram is the third type of antidepressent I've taken over the last 20ish years, I think sometimes they become innefective and need changing, again, the GP should alter medication as necessary for optimum results

Z x
Title: Re: Advice for my son, please
Post by: Munchroom on November 04, 2011, 09:08:38 PM
How did he get on Ltm? x