Mustard gas, or sulfur mustard, shot to popularity in World War I. It was obviously decided that being pounded by heavy artillery in the trenches wasnât sufficiently unpleasant so German scientists invented the chemical weapon. The name comes from the yellow-brown colour of the gas and the garlic like smell.
Imipramine (Tofranil) is the medication for panic disorder that has been most thoroughly studied, with at least 10 double-blind, placebo-controlled studies supporting its efficacy in the acute treatment of panic disorder.6 Clomipramine (Anafranil) has shown similar results in several double-blind trials as well.
Medication treatment for panic attacks and panic disorder. Medication can be used to temporarily control or reduce some of the symptoms of panic disorder. However, it doesn't treat or resolve the problem. Medication can be useful in severe cases, but it should not be the only treatment pursued. Medication is most effective when combined with other treatments, such as therapy and lifestyle changes, that address the underlying causes of panic disorder. The medications used for panic attacks and panic disorder include: Antidepressants. It takes several weeks before they begin to work, so you have to take them continuously, not just during a panic attack.