Harold's panic attacks have become so severe that he has finally sought treatment. He sees a psychiatrist who writes Harold a prescription that should offer him some immediate relief. Which of the following drugs is Harold most likely to have been prescribed?
A) SSRIs
B) Tricyclics
C) Monamine oxidase inhibitors
D) Benzodiazepines

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Benzodiazepines are the fastest-acting medication for the treatment of panic attacks and are often given to provide immediate relief to patients. SSRIs, tricyclics, and monoamine oxidase inhibitors are also used in the long-term treatment of panic disorder but do not offer immediate relief.

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