With the literal onslaught of technology in our lives today, most things that are usually taken at a normal pace two decades ago are now being confronted on a much faster pace.  Take communication for example.  It was not too long ago that we patiently wait for our correspondences to arrive using the post office services.  We wait for it to be delivered by our friendly neighborhood postman for several days or even weeks at times.
But nowadays, we get pretty much impatient when our e-mails were delayed for just a couple of minutes because of a clog in the servers or systems.  Again, this may cause great anxiety necessitating for us to find treatment for panic attacks.
Or how again, two decades ago we wait for somebody to call us thru the landline phone to confirm if they have received or understood our messages.  That confirmation may take several minutes or even hours to be completed because the person has to find the nearest telephone booth in the area.  But not now, with the advent of the cellular phones it is just a matter of seconds at most a matter of minutes to take confirmation because we can call him immediately or just text him thru SMS.
These forms of rapid information sharing coupled with the increase in the pace of our modern day lifestyles have made some people unable to cope with change.  Instead of helping them improve their lifestyles, technology on the other hand had made their lives worse.
The situation is worse, in a sense that people become easily irritable because of the rapid changes happening everywhere. It also causes them to have cold extremities, shortness of breath, palpitations, decreased focus leading to inefficiency at work, as well develop severe phobias of several kinds.  These are all symptoms of panic attacks.
The question now begs for the best treatment for panic attacks.  There are many solutions and medications available in the market today.  This article will briefly discuss some of those as well as some potential side effects of the medications.  This is just intended as a guide to make you better informed in choosing the right medications for you and for the sufferer.  It is always best to consult medical professionals or medical doctors for this matter.  Below are some examples.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
SSRIs are relatively new types of anti-depressant available today.  These were introduced mainly in the United States circa 1980’s thru the brand name Prozac.  These are meant to treat depression, social phobias as well as panic attack disorders.  These medications for anxiety attacks help the brain in managing the appropriate levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin.  People suffering from anxiety and panic disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders or those with general or severe depressions are said to have low levels of neurotransmitter serotonin.
The potential side effects of these forms of medication can include headaches, irritability, nausea, abnormal sleep behaviors, inability to do sexual activities and occasional mood swings.
SSRI’s may include any of the following:
Generic Name                Equivalent Brand Names
•    Fluoxetine                 Prozac
•    Fluvoxamine                 Luvox
•    Sertraline                 Zoloft
•    Paroxetine                 Paxil
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI’s)
MAOIs are often used to treat panic attacks.  These medications fall under the anti-depressant group which is used to generally relieve and treat general and severe depressions as well as a treatment for panic attacks and social phobias.
However, possible side effects may include unusual sleep behavior, increased food intake thus the potential for gaining weight.  The person may also experience dry mouth and may also experience low blood pressure just to name a few.
The medical literature list the following as Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI)
Generic Name                Equivalent Brand Names
•    Phenelzine                 Nardil
•    Tranylcypromine             Parnate
Mild Tranquilizer
The most common medically approved medication for anxiety and for mild depression is the tranquilizer Buspirone with a popular brand name of Buspar.  The drug is also effective in the treatment of social phobias and obsessive compulsive disorders which must be taken in combination with the other prescribed medicines.
The potential side effects of Buspirone may include headache and dizziness. But for some people they may experience mild drowsiness.
Generic Name                Equivalent Brand Names
•    Buspirone                 Buspar
But again, these information are just for general knowledge.  It is always best to consult with medical professionals and doctors to attain the best treatment for panic attacks.