title: Preliminary evidence for the utility of carbamazepine in alprazolam withdrawal.
abstract: Alprazolam treatment is effective for panic disorder, but its major disadvantages include possible dependence and withdrawal symptoms upon discontinuation. The authors report three cases in which carbamazepine, a clinically effective anticonvulsant without abuse potential, successfully attenuated alprazolam withdrawal symptoms.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Klein
authors.forename: T W
authors.initials: TW
authors.lastname: Uhde
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Post
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000525:Alprazolam; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D001569:Benzodiazepines / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002220:Carbamazepine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010200:Panic; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D002220:Carbamazepine; D000525:Alprazolam