Studies show that SSRIs treats depression and targets the three main PTSD clusters such as avoidance, re-experiencing, and hyperarousal. SSRIs are tolerable and have few side effects. Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors block the reuptake of the neurotransmitters. SNRIs such as duloxetine, venlafaxine, and desvenlafaxine act by preventing the reuptake of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine (Greenberg, 2012). High concentrations of extracellular serotonin and norepinephrine can improve mood and decreased depressive symptomatology (Greenberg, 2012). The typical dosages for SSRIs for the treatment of PTSD are in the ranges of 20 to 60 mg a day.
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The right dosage is required to effectively treat the patient. High or low dosages rather than the required amount can affect the patient. Antidepressants are commonly used to decrease anxiety, panic and depression problems associated with PTSD. Tricyclic antidepressants help reduce suicidal thoughts, impulsivity and aggression that can occur while having PTSD. Antidepressants usually take up to 6 weeks for it to be effective. Many patients do not respond to the first type of antidepressant used, so patients use other brands or dosages after a year. Phenelzine had a positive effect on sleep disturbances and nightmares in one open-label study and one case study (Van Liempt, …show more content…
There are two types of categories that divide antipsychotic medications. The first generation is typical, that blocks dopamine from having contact with the brain. The second generation is atypical, that also blocks dopamine from the brain while affecting serotonin levels. Blocked dopamine helps with psychosis that reduces delusions or voices being heard. Antipsychotics treats patients that suffer from paranoia, dissociation, and agitation. In 2003, a study was done see the effects of quetiapine for treatments in combating-related PTSD. Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat
Brady and colleagues conducted a randomized, double-blind study of sertraline …show more content…
The right dosage is required to effectively treat the patient. High or low dosages rather than the required amount can affect the patient. Antidepressants are commonly used to decrease anxiety, panic and depression problems associated with PTSD. Tricyclic antidepressants help reduce suicidal thoughts, impulsivity and aggression that can occur while having PTSD. Antidepressants usually take up to 6 weeks for it to be effective. Many patients do not respond to the first type of antidepressant used, so patients use other brands or dosages after a year. Phenelzine had a positive effect on sleep disturbances and nightmares in one open-label study and one case study (Van Liempt, …show more content…
There are two types of categories that divide antipsychotic medications. The first generation is typical, that blocks dopamine from having contact with the brain. The second generation is atypical, that also blocks dopamine from the brain while affecting serotonin levels. Blocked dopamine helps with psychosis that reduces delusions or voices being heard. Antipsychotics treats patients that suffer from paranoia, dissociation, and agitation. In 2003, a study was done see the effects of quetiapine for treatments in combating-related PTSD. Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat