Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) for PTSD
Why It Is Used
SSRIs often are used to treat all the symptoms of PTSD, as well as other conditions like depression or Reference anxiety Opens New Window. These medicines also treat the sleep problems you may have with PTSD.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 14, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Jessica Hamblen, PhD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder |
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