Imipramine Treatment of Panic Disorder Patients With Frequent Sleep Panic

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of imipramine treatment in the panic disorder patients who had frequent sleep panic attacks as predominant clinical features. Method: Thirteen patients whose sleep panic attacks represented their primary complaint at the time of admission were given imipramine for an 8-week trial. Results: 150 mg/day imipramine treatment reduced the frequency and the severity of sleep panic attacks in patients. Conclusions: These findings suggest that imipramine is useful in the treatment of this subgroup patients of panic disorder.