Clinical effects of fluvoxamine on panic symptomatology.
In a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled cross-over design trial, the effects of a 4 week fluvoxamine versus a 4 week placebo treatment regimen on panic symptomatology were studied. Fluvoxamine seems to have specific antipanic properties, as a significant decrease in the number of panic attacks was observed. Other components of the disorder, like free-floating anxiety and avoidance behavior were not influenced during the short 4 week treatment period.
Pols
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Department of Clinical Psychiatry, State University of Limburg, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Zandergen
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de Loof
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Fernandez
I
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Griez
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D000328:Adult; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D016666:Fluvoxamine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016584:Panic Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy*
D016666:Fluvoxamine