Panic Disorder

[Guest]

Dr.,

A family friend asked me about my medication for Panic Disorder and said that their Doctor recommended Remeron when they were having anxiety problems recently (they never tried it). I have never heard of Remeron being used for PD:

1. Is there any evidence that this medication is useful for Panic (other than the fact that it is an antidepressant)?

2. The only information I could find on Remeron was a comment from someone that it's safety was more questionable than SSRIs. Do you know what (if any) the concern is about the safety of this drug?

Thanks.

[Guest]

While not FDA approved, I have seen it used with some good effects. I no of now particular safety concerns. Weight gain (may be a fair amount of weight) and sedation limit its use.
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A family friend asked me about my medication for Panic Disorder and said that their Doctor recommended Remeron when they were having anxiety problems recently (they never tried it)... [/quote]