A comparison of the anxiolytic effect and tolerability of selank and phenazepam in the treatment of anxiety disorders

Objective. To study the efficacy and tolerability of the new anxyolytic peptide selank in comparison with phenazepam.Material and methods. A comparative study of the anxiolytic effect and tolerability of selank and phenazepam was carried out in 60 patients with phobic-anxiety- and somatoform disorders (F40.2—9, F41.1—9, F45.0—1 by ICD-10) were examined.Results. Pronounced anxiolytic and mild nootropic effects of selank were demonstrated. The anxiolytic effect lasted for a week after last receiving the peptide. Selank had a positive impact on the quality of life of the patients.Conclusion. The data obtained in the study extend therapeutic possibilities in the treatment of anxiety disorders. © 2014, Media Sphera. All rights reserved.