Treatment Options

Pharmacological Recommendations
In general, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are recommended as the first line pharmacological treatment of PTSD. Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are recommended as second-line treatments for PTSD.
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Psychotherapy for PTSD
In general, exposure therapy and cognitive restructuring are among the most effective psychotherapeutic treatments recommended by the National Center for PTSD.