Pharmacotherapy of Panic Disorder: Proposed Guidelines for the Family Physician
The Journal of the American Board of Family MedicinePublished 1 July 1998Open access
Peter Roy‐Byrne, Murray B. Stein, Alexander Bystrisky, Wayne Katon
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Panic disorder is a highly treatable condition, and primary care physicians can deliver effective pharmacotherapy if specific guidelines are carefully followed.
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Panic disorder is a highly treatable condition, and primary care physicians can deliver effective pharmacotherapy if specific guidelines are carefully followed.
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