Antidepressants and posttraumatic stress disorder.
This is a review of literature on the use of antidepressants in the symptomatic treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder. The use of tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, serotonin-selective reuptake inhibitors, and their effectiveness in treating the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder are discussed based on the most recent data available. In conclusion, it is clear that the use of antidepressants is effective in controlling the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder.
Meek
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Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic, Louisiana State University Medical Center, Shreveport, USA.
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D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008996:Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; D008996:Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors