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I have panic disorder with agoraphobia (got feared during mri), taking clonazepam 0.5 mg 3 times a day. is it safe to take clonazepam for long time?

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Dr. Alan Wartenberg answered

It's not best RX: The best treatment for panic disorder is to prevent attacks with a combination of psychotherapy and antidepressant drugs, particularly SSRI/SNRI's like sertraline, citalopram, venlafaxine (and many others). Benzodiazepines produce tolerance, and over time the dose may need to be increased, and if they are stopped suddenly, a severe withdrawal can happen. Use of SSRIs regularly&benzos for attacks.

Answered 12/17/2014

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A member asked:

I have panic disorder with agoraphobia (got feared during mri), taking clonazepam 0.5 mg 3 times a day. is it safe to take clonazepam for long time?

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Dr. Alan Wartenberg answered

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