Panic Disorders Essay, Research Paper
Since panic disorder often goes undetected, experts hope to
heighten awareness with a new drug called selective
serotonin reuptake inhibitor parexotine, or SSRI. The
approbation of this drug would bring about an opportunity to
educate society and the medical profession more on panic
disorders.
Paroxetine (made by SmithKline Beecham Pharma under the
brand name Paxil) is nonsedating, nonaddictive, and is also
safe when taken with alcohol. This drug has already been
approved for obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression,
which are more than likely linked with disruptions in the
serotonin system.
Using this drug in panic disorder cases, the dosage
must be started out very low, about 5-10 mg about three to
four times a week, rather than higher doses, which would be
used in cases of depression. The efficacy rate of Paxil is
80% when taken correctly from small amount up to the
standard amount.
This article was a bit boring at first, then it worked
into more interesting topics. I wouldn?t read it over and
over, but I would show it to someone that I think would
appreciate it. And, more than likely, I would not print it
out and place it on my refrigerator with magnets.