What are the side effects of the medication prescribed for panic disorder?

It really depends on the medication, and how your body reacts to it. You didn’t list one here. Everyone is different and may have different side effects.

They can range from sleeplessness, to dry mouth, to loss of libido.

The biggest concern dependence on the medication. If you can work with a health professional to confront your panic attacks in a non chemical way, that would be awesome. This is no small task, I realize. But I’ve had friends who’ve used this approach (with a doctor) and it gave them proper perspective. After all, it’s a mental condition and it’s something you can take charge of with the right help.

Best wishes to you!

You need to specifiy the name of the medication. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have concerns.

go to http://www.webmd.com look up the medication name and they’ll give you lots of information

It really depends on what medication you are taking. I will give you the MOST common side effects to anti-anxiety/depression medications:

Weight Gain (sometimes weight loss although not as common)

Headaches

Loss of sex drive (inability to orgasm)

Tiredness

Nausea

As far as if its unhealthy or not…I think that some of them (medications) are habit forming. You have to be careful of what you take.