| Note |
The balanced approach in adjunctive drug therapy. Especially relevant in the psychiatric practice. The role of anxiety as a psychodynamic force is generally acknowledged, although psychiatrists may differ as to its definition, original and management. The intensity of anxiety may at times require adjunctive drug therapy for prompt relief of intolerable suffering; abatement of emotional tension, so that rapport and verbal communication may be expedited; and breaking down of stubborn resistances so that maladaptive behavior may be examined. But anxiety - in moderation an appropriate accompaniment of growth - need not and should not be diminished to the point of extinguishing its signal function. Drug and dosage should be selected so as to allow the maintenance and continuation of a reasonable amount of anxiety as an incentive to motivate participation in psychotherapy and to encourage problem-solving on the patient's own initiative. In this context, the so-called minor tranquilizers, exhibit a well-tolerated, predominantly anti-anxiety action. Thus, when drug therapy of obstructive anxiety is required, a suitable minor tranquilizer is often recommended. Antianxiety action without exaggerated effect. Librium dosage meets patient needs. The benzodiazepines are regarded as among the safer and more effective of the antianxiety drugs available. Adjunctive Librium enjoys extensive use in the treatment of clinically significant anxiety. It should be employed flexibly, titrated to the degree of anxiety being experienced by the individual patient. The dosage schedule should have as its goal the maximum relief of disruptive anxiety; when that has been accomplished, Librium therapy should be discontinued. Experience has shown that Librium, in proper dosage, seldom impairs mental acuity or performance. Drowsiness, ataxia and confusion are the most common side effects reported, most notably in the elderly or debilitated. Thus, Librium is especially valuable in treating anxiety in the neurotic ambulatory patient with daily responsibilities to fulfill. In most cases, Librium can promptly reduce excessive anxiety to less disruptive levels, making a rational approach to discussion of disturbing psychic material more possible, and encouraging a more positive resolution of the patient's emotional problems. For control of inappropriate anxiety, Librium. |
