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propranolol and Panic Disorder

propranolol has been researched along with Panic Disorder in 9 studies

Propranolol: A widely used non-cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonist. Propranolol has been used for MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; ARRHYTHMIA; ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; HYPERTHYROIDISM; MIGRAINE; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; and ANXIETY but adverse effects instigate replacement by newer drugs.
propranolol : A propanolamine that is propan-2-ol substituted by a propan-2-ylamino group at position 1 and a naphthalen-1-yloxy group at position 3.

Panic Disorder: A type of anxiety disorder characterized by unexpected panic attacks that last minutes or, rarely, hours. Panic attacks begin with intense apprehension, fear or terror and, often, a feeling of impending doom. Symptoms experienced during a panic attack include dyspnea or sensations of being smothered; dizziness, loss of balance or faintness; choking sensations; palpitations or accelerated heart rate; shakiness; sweating; nausea or other form of abdominal distress; depersonalization or derealization; paresthesias; hot flashes or chills; chest discomfort or pain; fear of dying and fear of not being in control of oneself or going crazy. Agoraphobia may also develop. Similar to other anxiety disorders, it may be inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We studied the efficacy of propranolol (Inderal) compared to alprazolam (Xanax) in 29 patients with a diagnosis of agoraphobia with panic disorder or panic disorder with or without limited phobic avoidance in a 6-week double-blind controlled experiment."5.07A controlled study of alprazolam and propranolol in panic-disordered and agoraphobic outpatients. ( Friedman, MJ; Hauri, PJ; McHugo, GJ; Ravaris, CL, 1991)
"Panic disorder is characterised by recurrent unexpected panic attacks consisting of a wave of intense fear that reaches a peak within a few minutes."2.61Benzodiazepines versus placebo for panic disorder in adults. ( Barbui, C; Bighelli, I; Breilmann, J; Castellazzi, M; Cipriani, A; Davies, SJ; Furukawa, TA; Girlanda, F; Guaiana, G; Koesters, M, 2019)

Research

Studies (9)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's6 (66.67)18.2507
2000's2 (22.22)29.6817
2010's1 (11.11)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Breilmann, J1
Girlanda, F1
Guaiana, G1
Barbui, C1
Cipriani, A1
Castellazzi, M1
Bighelli, I1
Davies, SJ1
Furukawa, TA1
Koesters, M1
Das, M1
Roy-Byrne, PP1
Sullivan, MD1
Cowley, DS1
Ries, RK1
Munjack, DJ1
Brown, RA1
Cabe, DD1
McDowell, DE1
Baltazar, PL1
Prabhu, SS1
Joshi, NC1
Laederach-Hofmann, K1
Glauser, R1
Le Mellédo, JM2
Bradwejn, J2
Koszycki, D2
Bichet, DG1
Bellavance, F2
Arthur, H1
Dalton, J1
Woo, C1
Lipton, N1
Boulenger, JP1
Ravaris, CL1
Friedman, MJ1
Hauri, PJ1
McHugo, GJ1

Reviews

3 reviews available for propranolol and Panic Disorder

ArticleYear
Benzodiazepines versus placebo for panic disorder in adults.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2019, Mar-28, Volume: 3

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Agoraphobia; Benzodiazepines; Buspirone; Humans; Imipramine; Middle Aged; Numbers Neede

2019
Adjunctive treatment of benzodiazepine discontinuation syndromes: a review.
    Journal of psychiatric research, 1993, Volume: 27 Suppl 1

    Topics: Anti-Anxiety Agents; Benzodiazepines; Carbamazepine; Clonidine; Combined Modality Therapy; Humans; P

1993
Panic attack syndrome.
    Indian pediatrics, 1996, Volume: 33, Issue:5

    Topics: Age of Onset; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Child; Diagnosis, Differential; Humans; India; Male; Panic Disord

1996

Trials

3 trials available for propranolol and Panic Disorder

ArticleYear
The role of the beta-noradrenergic system in cholecystokinin-tetrapeptide-induced panic symptoms.
    Biological psychiatry, 1998, Sep-01, Volume: 44, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Humans; Male; Panic Disorder; Propranolol; Receptors, Adrenergic, beta; Tetragastrin

1998
The influence of Type A behavior pattern on the response to the panicogenic agent CCK-4.
    Journal of psychosomatic research, 2001, Volume: 51, Issue:3

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-Agonists; Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Adult; Blood Pressure; Cardiovascular Physiol

2001
A controlled study of alprazolam and propranolol in panic-disordered and agoraphobic outpatients.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 1991, Volume: 11, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Agoraphobia; Alprazolam; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged;

1991

Other Studies

3 other studies available for propranolol and Panic Disorder

ArticleYear
Panic disorder: propranolol and behavioural therapy.
    BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 2006, May-06, Volume: 332, Issue:7549

    Topics: Anti-Anxiety Agents; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Humans; Panic Disorder; Propranolol

2006
A naturalistic follow-up of panic patients after short-term pharmacologic treatment.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 1993, Volume: 13, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Alprazolam; Drug Administration Schedule; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Middle Age

1993
Paroxysmal tachycardia in a patient without panic disorder.
    Archives of internal medicine, 1998, Apr-27, Volume: 158, Issue:8

    Topics: Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; Diagnosis, Differential; Electrocardiography; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Pan

1998