I have both general panic disorder and agoraphobia (social aniety). I take Ativan at the first sign of a panic attack and for me it has been a life saver. My doctor gives me 60 a month of the 1mg ones. This is plenty enough since I do not take them daily. However, they are adicting so do not take them daily or for preventitive reasons, only take them when a panic attack occurs. If 1mg does not work I feel fine taking up to 3mg at once. Just my thoughts.