High-dose benzodiazepines in the treatment of severe neurotic anxiety.

There has been a paucity of research in the use of high-dose benzodiazepines in the treatment of severe neurotic anxiety. The author presents five cases, three with excellent and two with poor outcomes. The English and Fench language literature is reviewed and reveals evidence that high-dose benzodiazepines may be useful in the treatment of certain neurotic patients. However, the lack of controlled studies is noted. The author poses several questions important to the future of research on benzodiazepines.