I have been given Paxil to try but have been afraid because I have heard that these SSRI type drugs are better suited for depression and OCD, and may cause more anxiety in panic disorder sufferers. However, as I understand, they can help obsessiveness and compulsiveness. I seem to be obsessed alot about my heart and chest pains. This was when I was not taking Klonopin. I also feel slow and not as mentally responsive, which is something I attribute to the Klonopin.
Panic disorder is a very common and very disabling problem.
There is the exact feeling of having a heart attack or not being able to breathe. While we don't exactly know the cause, it does appear to run in families and has some of the same characterists of depression. Twenty milligrams is a small dose of paxil. If this is truly your problem you need to work closely with your physician increasing the dose until the symptoms are under control, using Klonopin as necessary during an attack and using paxil to prevent further attacks. Back to Drug InfoNet Home Page.