Paroxetine for social anxiety and alcohol use in dual‐diagnosed patients
@article{Randall2001ParoxetineFS, title={Paroxetine for social anxiety and alcohol use in dual‐diagnosed patients}, author={Carrie L. Randall and Michael R. Johnson and Angelica K. Thevos and Susan C. Sonne and Suzanne Elizabeth Thomas and Shauna L. Willard and Kathleen T. Brady and Jonathan R. Davidson, M.D.}, journal={Depression and Anxiety}, year={2001}, volume={14} }
The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy and tolerability of paroxetine to matched placebo in adults with co‐occurring social anxiety disorder and alcohol use disorder. Outcome measures included standardized indices of social anxiety and alcohol use. Fifteen individuals meeting DSM‐IV criteria for both social anxiety disorder and alcohol use disorder were randomized to treatment. Paroxetine (n = 6) or placebo (n = 9) was given in a double‐blind format for 8 weeks using a flexible…
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