Preliminary evidence for the utility of carbamazepine in alprazolam withdrawal



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Am J Psychiatry 1986; 143:235-236
Copyright © 1986 by American Psychiatric Association

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Preliminary evidence for the utility of carbamazepine in alprazolam withdrawal

E Klein, TW Uhde and RM Post

Alprazolam treatment is effective for panic disorder, but its major disadvantages include possible dependence and withdrawal symptoms upon discontinuation. The authors report three cases in which carbamazepine, a clinically effective anticonvulsant without abuse potential, successfully attenuated alprazolam withdrawal symptoms.

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