Mental Health

Panic Attacks

About Panic Attacks — Mental Health.

Sudden episodes of intense fear with physical symptoms — racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness.

3studies analysed

1compounds with evidence

Randomised trialstrongest evidence

Where research is strongest

Inositol 56

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4linked compounds

12linked studies

0published community reports

Results By the numbers Community Research Compounds

Headline results for Panic Attacks.

Figures as the studies reported them.

Colour keyReported a benefitNo clear benefitUnclearPossible harmAmber is for highlights, such as where the most research is. It never means a result was good.

Inositol

6 of 11 results reported a benefit

3 randomised trials, 28 people

Panic attacks per weekFell by 4 vs 2.4with fluvoxamine, unit not reported1 randomised trial, compared with another treatment2001 study ↗

No figure given: Panic attack frequency and severity (reported a benefit); Panic attacks and agoraphobia (reported a benefit).

Also measured alongside: ADHD symptoms (possible harm); Agoraphobia severity (reported a benefit); Alzheimer's symptoms (no clear benefit); and 5 more.

Every result

Where the evidence is concentrated.

Published research

Panic Attacks: findings by compound

What this means: Bars count reported findings, not treatment effectiveness or certainty.

One study may report several findings or appear in more than one pairing. Counts do not show the size of an effect. Comparable numerical estimates are not established for this summary.

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Published research: reported directions by pairing
Compound and condition	Findings (count)	Studies (count)	Reported results (finding counts)	How sure?
Inositol	12	3	Benefit: 7; no benefit: 4; harm: 1; unclear: 0; not recorded / unrecognised: 0	Not formally graded

Degree of benefit for Panic Attacks

Strongest evidence first.

Published research: Panic Attacks. Study design is not a certainty grade.
Compound	Study designs	Reported findings
InositolResearch score 56/100 · Moderate	3 randomised trials — 3 studies	7/12 outcomes showed benefit Number of panic attacks per weekFell by 4 vs 2.4 with fluvoxamine, unit not reportedbenefit2001 study ↗ Exact figures 4.0; 2.4 (p = 0.049) n=Twenty · Follow-up: 1 month · Sample (as reported): Twenty · Recorded unit: Not reported · Double-blind, controlled, crossover trial of inositol versus fluvoxamine for the treatment of panic disorder. · Randomized Controlled Trial · rct · PMID 11386498 Frequency and severity of panic attacks and severity of agoraphobiaReported a benefit — measurement not reportedbenefit1997 study ↗ Exact figures n=twenty-one · Follow-up: four week · Sample (as reported): twenty-one · Recorded unit: Not reported · Controlled trials of inositol in psychiatry. · Randomized Controlled Trial · rct · PMID 9169302 Frequency and severity of panic attacksReported a benefit — measurement not reportedbenefit1995 study ↗ Exact figures n=Twenty-one · Follow-up: 4-week · Sample (as reported): Twenty-one · Recorded unit: Not reported · Double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial of inositol treatment for panic disorder. · Randomized Controlled Trial · rct · PMID 7793450 Nausea and tirednessReported a benefit — see exact figuresbenefit2001 study ↗ Exact figures (p = 0.02; p = 0.01) n=Twenty · Follow-up: 1 month · Sample (as reported): Twenty · Recorded unit: Not reported · Double-blind, controlled, crossover trial of inositol versus fluvoxamine for the treatment of panic disorder. · Randomized Controlled Trial · rct · PMID 11386498 +8 more outcomes →

Important: This page reflects observational, aggregate-only community reporting and independent published research. It is not medical advice, and it does not claim any compound treats, cures, or is effective for any condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any supplement or treatment.

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We publish panic attacks results only once at least 10 people report on the same compound, so no individual report is ever shown.

Inositol
Research saysResearch score 56/100 · Moderate3 of 3 studies reported at least one benefit
People reportNot published yet — needs 10 or more reports