Can Antidepressants Give You Panic Attacks?

Panic disorder in particular has been linked with increased side effects with antidepressant treatment.

Can antidepressants cause anxiety attacks?

Although they're often used to treat anxiety, antidepressants can potentially cause anxiety, especially when people begin taking them for depression.

Why do antidepressants give me panic attacks?

Summary: Scientists have mapped out a serotonin-driven anxiety circuit that may explain 'anxiety' side effect of antidepressants. More than 100 million people worldwide take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as Prozac and Zoloft, to treat depression, anxiety and related conditions.