The treatment of panic disorder usually involves a combination of medications and behavioral or cognitive therapy. The goals of treatment are to reduce the number and frequency of panic attacks and improve your quality of life.
The most commonly used medications for treating panic disorder include:
selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as paroxetine*
serotonin norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitors (SNRIs) such as venlafaxine
tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) such as imipramine
monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as phenelzine