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- R L DuPont.
- Institute for Behavior and Health Inc., Rockville, MD 20852.
- J Clin Psychiatry. 1990 Dec 1;51 Suppl A:38-45.
AbstractThe lifelong nature of panic disorder and the development of effective new treatments have focused attention on long-term use of antipanic medications, particularly benzodiazepines and their possibly addictive nature. Benzodiazepines are generally safe and effective. An understanding of the distinction between chemical dependence and physical dependence places problems involved in the use and discontinuation of benzodiazepines into perspective. Patients with a dual diagnosis of panic disorder and chemical dependence are at risk of addiction. Others may develop physical dependence but are able to discontinue benzodiazepine treatment when panic symptoms subside. The approach to benzodiazepine use and discontinuation should be different for patients with chemical dependence as opposed to patients with physical dependence. A four-step approach to discontinuation that is applicable to both groups is offered.
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