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Paroxetine in the treatment of anxiety disorders


Authors: R. Honzák 1,2;  B. Seifert 2
Authors‘ workplace: Psychiatrická katedra IPVZ, Praha, vedoucí prof. MUDr. K. Chromý, CSc. 2Ústav všeobecného lékařství 1. LF UK, Praha, přednosta MUDr. B. Seifert 1
Published in: Prakt. Lék. 2004; (6): 313-316
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Overview

This article provides an overview of the use of paroxetine in the treatment of anxiety disordersin patients of the general practitioner. The efficacy and safety of paroxetine have been studiedin several anxiety disorders. The epidemiology, diagnosis, and course of agoraphobia, generalizedanxiety disorder, specific phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder,panic disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder are discussed briefly. Current available dataon the safety and efficacy of paroxetine based on double-blind, placebo-controlled trials andopen-label studies for the treatment of anxiety disorders are reviewed. Clinical guidelines forthe use of paroxetine and recommendations regarding future directions of study are discussed.

Key words:
anxiety disorders - diagnosis - treatment - paroxetine.

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