Condition · ICD-10 F43.10
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.
PTSD develops after exposure to traumatic events and involves intrusive memories, avoidance behaviors, negative mood changes, and hyperarousal. SSRIs (sertraline, paroxetine) are FDA-approved for PTSD; trauma-focused psychotherapy is the most effective treatment.
At a glance
Medications tracked
6
First-line options
Sertraline, Paroxetine hydrochloride, Paroxetine controlled-release
Related conditions
Anxiety DisorderDepressionPanic DisorderSubstance Use Disorder
First-line Related Treatments
Commonly associated primary options — verify with your clinician
Short-term / As-needed
Related options for acute or bridging use
Situational
Related options for specific presentations
Top treatments tried for PTSD
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Sertraline
1,800 people tried
★★★★★4.3
Paroxetine hydrochloride
1,520 people tried
★★★★★4.1
Paroxetine controlled-release
1,240 people tried
★★★★★4.0
Nefazodone hydrochloride
960 people tried
★★★★★3.8
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