Gabapentin and Tiagabine for Social Anxiety: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Crossover Study of 8 Adults

Maria R. Urbano, MD; David R. Spiegel, MD; Nena Laguerta, MD; Catherine J. Shrader, BS; Daniel F. Rowe, BS; Liana F. Hategan, MD

Prim Care Companion J Clin Psychiatry 2009;11(3):123

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Sir: Social anxiety disorder is characterized by fear andavoidance of social situations in which patients may feelscrutinized and considered foolish by others.¹ Social anxietydisorder can significantly impair educational, social, occupational,and physical functioning.²

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors have been thefirst line of treatment, but only a modest remission rate hasbeen noted.²

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