Panic disorder Flashcards
1
Q
Management
A
stepwise approach:
step 1: recognition and diagnosis
step 2: treatment in primary care - see below
step 3: review and consideration of alternative treatments
step 4: review and referral to specialist mental health services
step 5: care in specialist mental health services
2
Q
what treatment in primary care is advised
A
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
