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D V Sheehan1, A B Raj, K H Sheehan

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa 33613.

Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology
|February 1, 1990
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Buspirone showed fewer side effects than imipramine for panic disorder. However, buspirone did not significantly outperform placebo in reducing panic or anxiety symptoms.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Pharmacology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Panic disorder is a debilitating condition characterized by recurrent panic attacks.
  • Pharmacological interventions are a cornerstone of panic disorder treatment.
  • Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant, while buspirone is an anxiolytic agent with a different mechanism of action.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy and tolerability of buspirone against imipramine and placebo in treating panic disorder.
  • To evaluate the antipanic and anxiolytic effects of buspirone in patients with panic disorder.

Main Methods:

  • An 8-week, double-blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted.
  • 52 patients diagnosed with panic disorder were enrolled.
  • Treatments administered included buspirone, imipramine, and placebo.

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Main Results:

  • Buspirone exhibited a more favorable side effect profile compared to imipramine.
  • No statistically significant difference was observed between buspirone and placebo in terms of antipanic efficacy.
  • Buspirone did not demonstrate superior anxiolytic effects over placebo in this patient cohort.

Conclusions:

  • While buspirone may offer a better tolerability profile than imipramine for panic disorder, its efficacy in reducing panic and anxiety symptoms was not superior to placebo.
  • Further research may be warranted to explore buspirone's potential role or optimal use in panic disorder management.