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Panic disorder in schizophrenia.

L A Labbate1, P C Young, G W Arana

  • 1Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA. labbatel@musc.edu

Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
|July 2, 1999
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Panic attacks and panic disorder are common in men diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. These conditions may be overlooked comorbidities in schizophrenia patients, highlighting the need for comprehensive assessment.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder are severe mental illnesses.
  • Comorbid conditions can complicate diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of panic attacks and panic disorder in male patients with chronic schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV (SCID) on 53 male outpatients.
  • Assessed panic attacks, panic disorder, treatment history, and symptom onset relative to psychosis.

Main Results:

  • 43% experienced panic attacks; 33% had current or past panic disorder.
  • Paranoid schizophrenia patients showed higher rates of panic attacks (57%) and panic disorder (47%) compared to other subtypes.

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  • Substance dependence was not linked to panic attacks or disorder.

    • Conclusions:

    • Panic attacks and panic disorder are frequent in men with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.
    • Panic disorder may be an underdiagnosed comorbidity in schizophrenia.