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Doctor Prescribed Medication for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Medication
In addition to the psychological treatment, certain medications can also be effective in treating post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms.

Antidepressants: Antidepressant medication can be prescribed for individuals with PTSD. Some of the most prescribed antidepressants for PTSD are Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI's), such as Prozac, Celexa, Paxil, Luvox, Effexor, and Zoloft. This type of medication corrects the serotonin imbalance by blocking the reuptake of the serotonin from the synapse to the nerve and artificially increasing the serotonin that is available in the synapse. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that controls the mood. The treatment with Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors seems to be effective in reducing the risk of relapse if is followed for a year.

Benzodiazepines (Tranquilizers): Benzodiazepines (such as Valium, Xanax, Ativan) are an anti-anxiety medication used because of their sedative effect. Unfortunately, benzodiazepine was not found to be significantly effective in treating PTSD symptoms, and was associated with several side effects, such as:

(1) the addictive effect and withdrawal symptom,

(2) the risk of overdose, and

(3) can interfere with some forms of psychotherapy (it affect the mental sharpness). However, in some patients benzodiazepines seem to help with sleep problems and bring improvements to the day-to-day functioning.

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