Why Has My Panic Attacks Intesified?

I am severely depressed and suffer from anxiety as well. I have started to see a psygologist and he recommended I ask my GP for medication. Which I did. He prescribed Lorien and Alzam. I thought it was working but then my panic attacks intensified. They are so severe that I have to go get an injection to stop it. It is so embarasing, as it makes me vomit, lets me faint and also give me pins and needles in my arms and my throught feels like I want to cry, but I don't. I cannot control myself and need help to get to the doctor for the injection. He has now prescribed Tranqipam for when I feel a panic attack come. This is very difficult for me, as I don't know it's comming until it is too late. I don't understand what triggers it, as I will get them at different times of the day and also while doing different activities. Could it be a side effect of the Lorien? Though my Doctor says it's not. Please, any insight into my problem would be greatly appreciated.

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I am so very sorry about what you're going through.

How long have you been taking the Lorien?

It contains the SSRI antidepressant Fluoxetine and yes, it has been known to cause anxiety and panic attacks during the first few weeks of treatment as a side effect. I've found that it usually takes about 3 to 4 weeks for such symptoms to subside.

Its other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight loss.

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