Psychopharmacological treatment of panic disorder.
Panic disorder is a serious, often chronic condition that warrants vigorous treatment. The benzodiazepines, particularly the high-potency compounds alprazolam and clonazepam, provide prompt relief, often with few side effects. Tricyclic antidepressants and monoamine oxidase inhibitors are also effective, although patient acceptance may be limited by a slower response and side effects that mimic some symptoms of panic attacks. The author suggests strategies for the most effective use of these agents.
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Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio 78284-7792.
D000328:Adult; D000525:Alprazolam / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001569:Benzodiazepines / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008996:Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016584:Panic Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D011600:Psychopharmacology
D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; D008996:Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D000525:Alprazolam