what kind of medication is used to treat ptsd?
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The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medications sertraline (Zoloft) and paroxetine (Paxil) are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for PTSD treatment. Anti-anxiety medications. These drugs can relieve severe anxiety and related problems.
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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental condition that some people develop after a shocking, terrifying, or dangerous event. These events are called traumas. After a trauma, it's common to struggle with fear, anxiety, and sadness. You may have upsetting memories or find it hard to sleep.
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['Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as fluoxetine (Prozac, lilly.com), sertraline (Zoloft; pfizer.com), or paroxetine (Paxil, gsk.com)', 'Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), such as clomipramine (Clomicalm, novartis.us) and amitriptyline.']
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['Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) ... ', 'Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) ... ', 'Benzodiazepines. ... ', 'Tricyclic Antidepressants. ... ', 'Ketamine (Eskatimine)', 'ADAA Medication Information Resources.']
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['Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)', 'Duloxetine (Cymbalta) — also approved to treat anxiety and certain types of chronic pain.', 'Levomilnacipran (Fetzima)', 'Venlafaxine (Effexor XR) — also approved to treat certain anxiety disorders and panic disorder.']
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['Reduction of anxiety. ... ', 'Sedative /hypnotic. ... ', 'Anterograde amnesia. ... ', 'Anticonvulsant. ... ', 'Muscle relaxant.']
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SSRIs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of panic disorder include fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva) and sertraline (Zoloft).
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Paxil (paroxetine) and Lexapro (escitalopram) are two SSRI medications that treat depression and anxiety. However, Paxil can also treat OCD, PTSD, and panic disorders.
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['escitalopram (Lexapro)', 'fluoxetine (Prozac)', 'paroxetine (Paxil)', 'sertraline (Zoloft)']
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['alprazolam (Xanax)', 'chlordiazepoxide (Librium)', 'clonazepam (Klonopin)', 'diazepam (Valium)', 'lorazepam (Ativan)']
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Antidepressants. These medications can help symptoms of depression and anxiety. They can also help improve sleep problems and concentration. The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medications sertraline (Zoloft) and paroxetine (Paxil) are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for PTSD treatment.
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['Benzodiazepines. ... ', "Antidepressants, such as Fluoxetine (Prozac), Paroxetine (Paxil), Sertraline (Zoloft), Citalopram (Celexa), Escitalopram (Lexapro) (SSRI's) and Effexor, Cymbalta, Pristiq (SNRI's).", 'Serotonin Enhancer, such as Buspirone (Buspar).']
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['Corticosteroids.', 'Opioids.', 'Antidepressants.', 'Anticonvulsants (anti-seizure medications)', 'Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)', 'Lidocaine patches.']
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['Risperidone. Risperidone (Risperdal, Janssen, and generics), a second-generation antipsychotic, was the first drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat autism-related irritability. ... ', 'Aripiprazole. ... ', 'Clozapine. ... ', 'Haloperidol. ... ', 'Sertraline.']
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Paxil (paroxetine) and Lexapro (escitalopram) are two SSRI medications that treat depression and anxiety. However, Paxil can also treat OCD, PTSD, and panic disorders. Because of its broader range of uses, Paxil may be prescribed for people with other conditions.
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['Psychiatric medications such as anti-anxiety (like Xanax and Valium), and antipsychotic prescriptions (like clozapine or chlorpromazine)', 'Diuretics.', 'Methadone.', 'Anticonvulsants.', "Medications prescribed for Parkinson's disease."]
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['Citalopram (Celexa)', 'Escitalopram (Lexapro)', 'Fluoxetine (Prozac)', 'Paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva)', 'Sertraline (Zoloft)']