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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) for PTSD
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Studies have shown that SSRIs improve symptoms of non-combat–related PTSD when compared with a Reference placebo Opens New Window. Some studies are mixed about whether SSRIs work as well for veterans with combat-related PTSD.Reference 1
SSRIs can help more types of symptoms than other medicines can.
| 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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