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Pharmacological Management of PTSD
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Sertraline
Use in PTSD: Sertraline is an SSRI used to treat PTSD. Common side effects: Insomnia, gastrointestinal issues, and sexual dysfunction.
Paroxetine
Use in PTSD: Paroxetine is an SSRI approved for the treatment of PTSD. Common side effects: Weight gain, drowsiness, and sexual dysfunction.
Fluoxetine
Use in PTSD: Fluoxetine is an SSRI that may be used off-label for PTSD. Common side effects: Nausea, nervousness, and insomnia.
Venlafaxine
Use in PTSD: Venlafaxine is an SNRI that may be used off-label for PTSD. Common side effects: Increased blood pressure, dizziness, and sleep disturbances.
Prazosin
Use in PTSD: Prazosin is used off-label to treat nightmares related to PTSD. Common side effects: Dizziness, headache, and drowsiness.
Mirtazapine
Use in PTSD: Mirtazapine is used off-label to help alleviate symptoms of PTSD. Common side effects: Appetite increase, weight gain, and sedation.
Propranolol
Use in PTSD: Propranolol is used off-label to help with physical symptoms of PTSD and may help with reconsolidation of traumatic memories. Common side effects: Fatigue, dizziness, and hypotension.
Amitriptyline
Use in PTSD: Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant, sometimes used off-label for PTSD. Common side effects: Dry mouth, constipation, and blurred vision.
Quetiapine
Use in PTSD: Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic that can be used off-label for PTSD, particularly for sleep problems. Common side effects: Sedation, weight gain, and metabolic changes.
Risperidone
Use in PTSD: Risperidone, an atypical antipsychotic, is used off-label in cases of severe PTSD symptoms. Common side effects: Weight gain, metabolic syndrome, and extrapyramidal symptoms.
Lamotrigine
Use in PTSD: Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant used off-label for PTSD to help control symptoms like mood swings. Common side effects: Skin rash, dizziness, and blurred vision.
Topiramate
Use in PTSD: Topiramate is an anticonvulsant used off-label to potentially alleviate PTSD symptoms. Common side effects: Weight loss, cognitive issues, and tingling in hands or feet.
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