How To Overcome PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)

9. Medications

Medications are available and should be prescribed by a health professional only. Serotonergic antidepressants may include fluoxetine, sertraline, and paroxetine. Drugs that help decrease physical symptoms may include prazosin, clonidine, guanfacine, and propranolol. Research indicates that patients who take an antidepressant for at least a year are less likely to develop a relapse. Antidepressants are also the only group of medications that have been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for PTSD treatment. Mood stabilizers and antipsychotic medications are also available, especially for patients who experience paranoia.