sweating and muscles tightness on 3 occasions in the last 6 wks. He doesn’t complain of
headache and his BP is WNL. What is the single most appropriate long-term tx for him?
a. Diazepam
b. Olanzapine
c. Haloperidol
d. Fluoxetine
e. Alprazolam
answer: D
Treatment of Panic disorder
- NICE recommend either cognitive behavioural therapy or drug treatment
- SSRIs are first-line. If contraindicated or no response after 12 weeks then imipramine or clomipramine should be offered
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