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Social phobia and clonazepam.

A Ontiveros1, R Fontaine

  • 1Research Centre, Louis-H. Lafontaine Hospital, Montreal, Quebec.

Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
|June 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Clonazepam, a potent benzodiazepine, significantly improved social phobia symptoms in five patients within eight weeks. This medication demonstrated minimal side effects, offering a safe and effective treatment option.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Social phobia is a debilitating anxiety disorder.
  • Current treatments for social phobia have varying efficacy and side effect profiles.

Observation:

  • Five patients diagnosed with social phobia (DSM-III-R) were treated with clonazepam.
  • Clonazepam is a high-potency benzodiazepine medication.

Findings:

  • All five patients showed marked symptom improvement within four weeks of treatment.
  • Significant improvement persisted through eight weeks of clonazepam therapy.
  • Adverse effects were minimal at an average daily dose of 3 mg.

Implications:

  • Clonazepam appears to be a safe and effective treatment for social phobia.
  • Clonazepam may offer a more convenient therapeutic option compared to other medications like atenolol, phenelzine, and alprazolam.

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