There are a variety of treatments available for controlling panic attacks. These include several effective medications and specific forms of psychotherapy. In terms of medications, generally antidepressants and benzodiazepine families of medications are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are used for effective treatment of panic disorder. However, medications alone are not that efficient in extreme cases and must be coupled with psychotherapy.
Psychotherapy is as important as medication treatment when treating panic disorders. Research shows that combination of medication and psychotherapy treatment are more effective than medication alone in overcoming panic attacks.