Cognitive-behavior therapy for discontinuation of SSRI treatment of panic disorder: a case series.
Behav Res Ther
; 39(8): 939-45, 2001 Aug.
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in En
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| ID: mdl-11480834
ABSTRACT
In this report we describe the outcome of eight outpatients with panic disorder and agoraphobia who discontinued their treatment with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) in the context of a structured, group program of cognitive-behavior therapy. All patients successfully discontinued their SSRI medication while demonstrating clinical improvement. These results were maintained at 3-month follow-up. This case series suggests that manualized CBT for discontinuation of benzodiazepine treatment for panic disorder may be successfully applied to SSRI discontinuation as well.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Psychotherapy, Group
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Substance Withdrawal Syndrome
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Panic Disorder
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
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Agoraphobia
Type of study:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Behav Res Ther
Year:
2001
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Canada