Panic disorder treated with individualised homoeopathic medicines: A case series

Authors

Hima Bindu Ponnam, Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy-Regional Research Institute of Homoeopathy, Hyderabad, Telangana, IndiaFollow
GR Kiranmayee Rompicherla, Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy-Regional Research Institute of Homoeopathy, Hyderabad, Telangana, IndiaFollow

Author ORCID Identifier(s)

Hima Bindu Ponnam: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2735-424X

GR Kiranmayee Rompicherla: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1382-8897

Corresponding Author

Hima Bindu Ponnam

Keywords

Case series, Generalised anxiety disorder, Individualised homoeopathic medicines, MONARCH, Panic disorder

Article Type

Case Series

Abstract

Introduction: Panic disorder is one category of generalised anxiety disorder that is commonly reported in a majority of the outpatient departments of primary care hospitals, especially in the COVID-19 post-pandemic era. Although its prevalence is lower compared to other anxiety disorders, panic disorder remains a serious concern, as it often leads to cardiorespiratory emergencies; therefore, prompt recognition and timely management are crucial. Since the first-line pharmacological interventions of modern medicine are expensive and associated with certain undesirable side effects, the homoeopathic system of medicine appears to be a safer and more economical alternative in such cases. Keeping this in view, a case series of diagnosed panic disorders treated with Homoeopathy has been reported. Case summary: Five cases of panic disorder, each diagnosed by a consulting psychologist, were treated with individualised homoeopathic medicines. The cases were assessed for improvement using the Severity Measure for Panic Disorder scale, developed by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), and substantial improvement was observed. Further, the cases were also assessed using MONARCH to determine the causal attribution of homoeopathic treatment to clinical improvement, yielding a score of +8 in all cases with a positive outcome. The homoeopathic medicines found useful were Argentum nitricum, Calcarea carb., Natrum muriaticum, Staphysagria, and Arsenicum album. Furthermore, rigorously designed clinical trials are needed to generate robust and conclusive evidence.

Digital Object Identifier

10.53945/2320-7094.2172

Publisher

Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy

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How to cite this article

Ponnam HB, Rompicherla GRK. Panic disorder treated with individualised homoeopathic medicines: A case series. Indian J Res Homoeopathy. 2026;20(1):74–86.