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.
Next Steps
Consultation with a Psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management
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.
Next Steps
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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