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W. Katon. J Clin Psychiatry, Vol. 57 Suppl 10 (1996), pp. 11-8; discussion 19. Epidemiologic surveys and retrospective studies in the primary care setting have demonstrated that panic disorder is a primary cause of morbidity and increased utilization of medical services. Half of all visits to a primary care provider are precipitated by the somatic symptoms that are often associated with this anxiety disorder, including chest pain, dyspnea, tachycardia, dizziness, and abdominal discomfort. Since

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