Posted by Elizabeth on June 30, 2001, at 18:30:11
In reply to Re: Benzodiazepine Tolerance » PaulB, posted by judy1 on June 30, 2001, at 14:41:21
> Just a couple of observations- alcohol is the #1 substance used in panic patients to self-medicate (according to my pdoc, with pot a close second).
The pot thing is surprising; a lot of people with panic disorder find that their anxiety can be triggered or worsened by pot.
> Second benzos are considered second line because the pharm cos. have made paxil et al first line treatment because it is in their fiscal interest to do so.
Indeed. One question I like to ask any potential pdoc, just to see where s/he's at, is: "what would you consider to be some first-line treatments for panic disorder?" They should at least consider benzos a reasonable option or component of treatment.
-elizabeth
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