Combination Therapy for Patients with Panic Disorder.

From: American Family Physician | Date: February 1, 2002| Author: MILLER, KARL E. | Copyright information

Treatment of panic disorder using a combination of benzodiazepines and antidepressants is a common clinical practice. Currently, the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), in particular, are recommended for treatment of panic disorder. However, few studies have examined the short- and long-term benefits of combining benzodiazepines with SSRIs. In one study, patients with panic disorder benefited immediately when a benzodiazepine was added to an SSRI treatment regimen, but...

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