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Post traumatic stress disorder
Do fluoxetine (fluoxet) ssri class drug treat post traumatic stress disorder i have impulses of trauma
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SSRI s like Fluoxetine may be used for the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. However, before starting the treatment, it is advisable to get a comprehensive evaluation done to ascertain the underlying cause of your symptoms and then formulate a treatment plan suited to your needs,that would surely help in relieving your distress.
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Consultation with a Psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management
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Being an antidepressant it definitely works but the choice of medicine depends on many other factors like problem behaviours, associated anxiety amd depression, biological cycle etc. It would require detailed evaluation for choosing the appropriate drug.
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If your psychiatrist has chosen it continue the medicine. If you are having side effects or no response on fluoxetine then can plan for other drugs after consulting a psychiatrist.
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Yes some SSRIs are used to treat the disorder, however prior to starting treatment a proper diagnosis needs to be made by a psychiatrist.
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Self medicating with psychotropic medication can lead to a lot of problems. Please take such medication only if prescribed by a psychiatrist
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