Therapeutic process for treating panic disorders in humans comprising, the systemic administration of a 8-chloro-1-[(dimethylamino)-methyl]-6-phenyl-4H-s-triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benz odiazepine including the N-oxides and pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salts thereof in combination with a pharmaceutical carrier.
Recurrent paroxysmal neuropsychiatric disorders selected from (1) acute dystonic reactions, (2) seizure disorders and (3) panic disorders may be treated by means of aerosol inhalation of (1) anticholinergic and/or antihistaminic agents, (2) benzodiazepines and (3) antihistaminic agents, respectively.
