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Panic disorder: a treatment update.

G D Burrows1, T R Norman, F K Judd

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, Austin Hospital, Victoria, Australia.

The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
|July 1, 1991
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Benzodiazepines are effective for panic disorder, comparable to other treatments when used long-term. Careful assessment of risks versus benefits is crucial for managing this common anxiety disorder.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Panic disorder is a prevalent anxiety disorder marked by sudden cognitive and physical symptoms.
  • Effective pharmacotherapy exists, but requires balancing benefits against potential adverse effects like dependency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of benzodiazepines in panic disorder treatment.
  • To compare benzodiazepine effectiveness with other pharmacotherapies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current data on panic disorder pharmacotherapy.
  • Analysis of treatment outcomes for benzodiazepines versus monoamine oxidase inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants.

Main Results:

  • Benzodiazepines are effective for panic disorder when prescribed for over six months.

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  • Long-term benzodiazepine therapy shows comparable efficacy to other treatments.
  • Higher doses of benzodiazepines are generally used for panic disorder than for generalized anxiety disorder.

    • Conclusions:

    • Benzodiazepines represent a viable long-term treatment option for panic disorder.
    • Treatment decisions should weigh the advantages of symptom control against potential risks.
    • Further research may clarify optimal long-term management strategies for panic disorder.