title: The therapeutic potential of escitalopram in the treatment of panic disorder.
abstract: Panic disorder is a chronic and disabling condition that is often accompanied by other psychiatric and medical conditions. The serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) have been used effectively with panic disorder (PD) and conditions in which panic attacks frequently occur. Escitalopram is the most selective SSRI and a variety of evidence suggests it is of great value in the treatment of panic disorder. In this paper, we review the theoretical and practical implications of its use.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
authors.forename: Mark H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Townsend
authors.forename: Erich J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Conrad