title: A double-blind comparison of alprazolam, diazepam and placebo in the treatment of anxious out-patients.
abstract: In a double-blind 28-day comparison of alprazolam, diazepam and placebo, alprazolam 1.5-3 mg/day was of equivalent anxiolytic effect to 15-30 mg diazepam/day and there was some evidence of antidepressant activity by alprazolam, but not diazepam, in neurotic depression. No serious side-effects or laboratory abnormalities were encountered.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Davison
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Farquharson
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Majid
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000525:Alprazolam; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001007:Anxiety / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D001569:Benzodiazepines / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003975:Diazepam / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011897:Random Allocation; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D003975:Diazepam; D000525:Alprazolam