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Is Reduction Of Caffeine Intake Effective In Reducing The Symptoms Of Panic Attack In Panic Disorder Patients?, Elizabeth Wasson
Is Reduction Of Caffeine Intake Effective In Reducing The Symptoms Of Panic Attack In Panic Disorder Patients?, Elizabeth Wasson
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OBJECTIVE: The objective for this selective EMB review is to determine whether or not the reduction of caffeine intake is effective in reducing the symptoms of panic attack in panic disorder patients.
STUDY DESIGN: Review of three English language randomized control trials published in 2007, 2008, and 2009.
DATA SOURCES: The double-blind placebo-controlled randomized control trials were obtained via PubMed.
OUTCOMES MEASURED: The prevalence of a clinical panic attack. Pre and post caffeine/placebo administration questionnaires were given to the participants. These surveys included the Subjective Units of Disturbance Scale (SUDS) and the Diagnostic Symptom Questionnaire (DSQ). …