Small dose of antibiotic yields good results in treating panic attacks

Small dose of antibiotic yields good results in treating panic attacks

A study shows that small doses of the antibiotic minocycline may help treat panic disorder. Experiments conducted at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in mice and at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) in humans showed that minocycline has a similar effect to clonazepam, the most commonly prescribed anti-panic medication and best known by its brand name, Rivotril.

Old antibiotic could help treat panic disorder

Panic disorder is a condition that affects many people around the world. It causes sudden episodes of intense fear, often called panic attacks. During these attacks, people may feel like they cannot breathe, their heart is racing, or something terrible is about to happen. These feelings can be very frightening and can interfere with daily […] The post Old antibiotic could help treat panic disorder appeared first on Knowridge Science Report.