Benzodiazepines for Panic Disorder
Why It Is Used
Benzodiazepines may be used to treat panic disorder if:
- Antidepressants are not effective or their side effects are not well tolerated.
- Medicine is needed for immediate relief of severe symptoms of panic disorder, anxiety about having a panic attack, or agoraphobia.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: September 7, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Lisa S. Weinstock, MD - Psychiatry |
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