title: Drug treatment in post-traumatic stress disorder.
abstract: As our knowledge of post-traumatic stress disorder grows, so new treatment strategies develop. This article evaluates the benefits and limitations of drug treatment, with reference to underlying neurobiological changes seen in the condition. Drug treatment has a beneficial role if used as part of a flexible, client-centred approach.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Psychiatry, DeCrespigny Park, London.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: McIvor
authors.forename: S W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Turner
mesh_terms: D000525:Alprazolam / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000639:Amitriptyline / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002220:Carbamazepine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003891:Desipramine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D010624:Phenelzine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010919:Placebos; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D010919:Placebos; D000639:Amitriptyline; D002220:Carbamazepine; D010624:Phenelzine; D003891:Desipramine; D000525:Alprazolam