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Korean Guidelines for the Treatment of Panic Disorder 2018 : Initial and Maintenance Treatment Strategies for the Pharmacological Treatment of Panic Disorder

2018 한국형 공황장애 치료지침서 : 초기 및 유지 약물치료 전략

  • Kim, Min-Kyoung (Department of Psychiatry, CHA University School of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Jae-Hon (Department of Psychiatry, National Rehabilitation Center) ;
  • Gim, Minsook (Department of Psychiatry, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Won (Department of Psychiatry, Seoul Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine) ;
  • Moon, Eunsoo (Department of Psychiatry, Pusan National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Seo, Ho-Jun (Department of Psychiatry, St. Vincent's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Koo, Bon-Hoon (Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University) ;
  • Yang, Jong-Chul (Department of Psychiatry, Chonbuk National University Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Kang Soo (Department of Psychiatry, CHA University School of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Sang-Hyuk (Department of Psychiatry, CHA University School of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Chan-Hyung (Department of Psychiatry, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Hospital) ;
  • Yu, Bum-Hee (Dr. Yu's Psychiatric Clinic) ;
  • Suh, Ho-Suk (Department of Psychiatry, CHA University School of Medicine)
  • 김민경 (차의과학대학교 정신건강의학교실) ;
  • 이재헌 (국립재활병원 정신건강의학과) ;
  • 김민숙 (인제대학교 의과대학 상계백병원 정신건강의학교실) ;
  • 김원 (인제대학교 의과대학 서울백병원 정신건강의학교실) ;
  • 문은수 (부산대학교 의과대학 정신건강의학교실) ;
  • 서호준 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 성빈센트병원 정신건강의학교실) ;
  • 구본훈 (영남대학교 의과대학 정신건강의학교실) ;
  • 양종철 (전북대학교병원 정신건강의학교실) ;
  • 이강수 (차의과학대학교 정신건강의학교실) ;
  • 이상혁 (차의과학대학교 정신건강의학교실) ;
  • 김찬형 (연세대학교 의과대학 정신건강의학교실) ;
  • 유범희 (유범희정신건강의학과의원) ;
  • 서호석 (차의과학대학교 정신건강의학교실)
  • Received : 2018.09.21
  • Accepted : 2018.10.23
  • Published : 2018.10.31

Abstract

Objective : The Korean Association of Anxiety Disorders developed Korean guidelines for treatment of panic disorder (PD) 2018. In this paper, we discussed the consensus among psychiatrists, regarding initial and maintenance treatment strategies for pharmacological treatment of PD in Korea. Methods : Based on current treatment guidelines published by the American Psychiatric Association, the National Institute for Clinical Excellence, and the Canadian Psychiatric Association, we developed questionnaires pertinent to initial and maintenance treatment strategies for pharmacological treatment of PD. Seventy-two experts in PD answered questionnaires. We classified expert opinions into three categories, first, second, and third-line treatment strategies, by analyzing the 95% confidence interval. Results : Antidepressants, benzodiazepine anxiolytics, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) were recommended as treatments of choice (ToC), and first-line strategies for initial treatment of PD. Escitalopram, paroxetine, sertraline, and venlafaxine were preferred from among many anti-panic drugs. Mean starting dose of anti-panic drugs for initial treatment of PD was relatively lower, than that for other psychiatric illnesses such as major depressive disorder. In the case of maintenance treatment of PD, antidepressants and CBT were selected as ToC and first-line strategies. Patients were typically examined every four weeks during treatment, to review effectiveness and side effects of the drug. Pharmacotherapy was generally continued for one year or more. Conclusion : This study provides information about consensus among Korean experts regarding pharmacological treatment strategies for patients with panic disorder.

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