title: A case of etizolam dependence.
abstract: Etizolam is a thienodiazepine anxiolytic which is said to have lower dependence potential than other benzodiazepines. We report a case of etizolam dependence in a young male with social anxiety disorder and moderate depression. This case report highlights the fact that the same caution be exercised while prescribing etizolam with respect to its potential to cause dependence as with any other benzodiazepine.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences, Dilshad Garden, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Sumit
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences, Dilshad Garden, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Bhavuk
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Garg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D003975:Diazepam / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; C044610:etizolam; D003975:Diazepam
keywords: Addiction; dependence; etizolam; thienodiazepine