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Evidence-based prescribing for post-traumatic stress disorder.

Jonathan I BissonAmy BakerWilliam DekkerMathew D Hoskins
Published in: The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science (2021)
There is strong research evidence to support the pharmacological treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a second line to trauma-focused psychological interventions. Fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline and venlafaxine are the best-evidenced drugs, with lower-level evidence for other medications. It is important that prescribing for PTSD is evidence-based.
Keyphrases
  • social support
  • primary care
  • posttraumatic stress disorder
  • depressive symptoms
  • physical activity
  • adverse drug
  • sleep quality
  • trauma patients