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Pharmacotherapy of posttraumatic stress disorder: treatment options, long-term follow-up, and predictors of outcome.

Publication ,  Journal Article
Davidson, JR
Published in: J Clin Psychiatry
2000

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a prevalent and disabling condition. Treatment is essential to reduce symptoms, increase the patient's functioning and well-being, and reduce comorbidity with other psychological disorders. Evidence suggests that psychopharmacologic therapy can be effective in PTSD. This article considers clinical data for various pharmacologic treatment options for PTSD; in particular, several recent studies of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are examined. The long-term effects of pharmacotherapy and issues concerning patient management are also discussed.

Duke Scholars

Published In

J Clin Psychiatry

ISSN

0160-6689

Publication Date

2000

Volume

61 Suppl 5

Start / End Page

52 / 56

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Triazoles
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
  • Serotonin Antagonists
  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
  • Psychiatry
  • Piperazines
  • Paroxetine
  • Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
  • Humans
 

Published In

J Clin Psychiatry

ISSN

0160-6689

Publication Date

2000

Volume

61 Suppl 5

Start / End Page

52 / 56

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Triazoles
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
  • Serotonin Antagonists
  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
  • Psychiatry
  • Piperazines
  • Paroxetine
  • Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
  • Humans