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Stigma Surroundng Benzodiazepines - ArmandCNP - 06-13-2026
While it is true that some patients develop addictions to the drugs, doctors tend to greatly overcompensate for this. Many doctors refuse to prescribe them for any reason.
They instead prescribe far less effective medications such as Buspar. Sometimes they prescribe SSRIs which have the potential to worsen panic attacks.
The bottom line is that, if there is an effective medication to solve panic attacks, it should be administered as long as the patient is warned of the potential side effects. That way the doctor and patient can make the best decision about the optimal course of treatment.