Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Trauma-focused psychotherapy is first-line
- If medication: sertraline/paroxetine/venlafaxine
- Prazosin only for PTSD-associated nightmares
- Avoid benzodiazepines for PTSD treatment
- Treat comorbid depression/SUD concurrently
- Antipsychotic augmentation is not routine
Use at a glance
- Trauma-focused psychotherapy is first-line
Treatment options
- Prazosin only for PTSD-associated nightmares
- Antipsychotic augmentation is not routine
Choosing treatment
- If medication: sertraline/paroxetine/venlafaxine
- Treat comorbid depression/SUD concurrently
Safety / pitfalls
- Avoid benzodiazepines for PTSD treatment
Self-check
- What is first-line psychotherapy for PTSD?
Trauma-focused psychotherapy.
- Which drug class should generally be avoided for PTSD treatment?
Benzodiazepines.
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