Panic disorder: A pharmacological armamentarium From: Formulary | Date: July 1, 2003| Author: Chow, Moses S S; Chow, Sheryl L; Holt, Jonathan; Kwok, Mary | Copyright Advanstar Communications, Inc. Jul 2003. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

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Panic disorder is the most common anxiety disorder in the primary-care setting. It is characterized by episodes of acute, unexpected, and unprovoked anxiety and is often associated with depression and/or agoraphobia. Symptoms may become so pervasive that many life situations may be avoided. Management of panic disorder includes cognitive behavioral therapy, patient education, and pharmacotherapy. This article focuses on the rationale of drug therapy, methods of management, a...

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