Posted by hiba on October 27, 2002, at 2:08:59
In reply to Re: RATIONAL USE OF BENZODIAZAPINES (5.) » hiba, posted by Squiggles on October 26, 2002, at 10:32:44
Hello Everyone,
I searched online for American Family Physician and Merck Manual with success. I have found something interesting."Benzodiazepines are effective in treating panic disorder; they are also used to treat generalized anxiety disorder and social phobia, two common comorbidities of panic disorder. In contrast to antidepressants, benzodiazepines relieve anxiety within hours,7 can prevent panic attacks within a few days to a few weeks,5 and are free of troublesome activating effects.7 Nevertheless, benzodiazepine use in treating panic disorder can be complicated by abuse, physiologic and psychologic dependence, and sedative and neurocognitive side effects.7,8
(AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN)
The term "ADDICTION" is nowhere here.Secondly I post a link where viewers can have access to Merck Manual. Please check this link
http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual_home/sec7/92.htm
Contrary to my anticipation, Merck scientists are emphasizing on benzodiazepine's safety and effectiveness over Alcohol, barbiturates and chloral hydrate. The term "Addictive" is still lacking, although in a title I can see it. But it is not directly attributed to benzos. Rather it can be seen directly attributed to narcotics.What do these mean? Aren't these reputed scientists aware of the difference between Addiction and dependence??
Oh! it is only a linguistic squabble !!
HIBA
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