Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for PTSD

References

Citations

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Author: Kate Copsey
Paul Lehnert
Ryan Powers
Last Updated: February 23, 2007
Medical Review: Steven L. Schneider, MD - Family Medicine
Tina Esther Bronner, MD - Internal Medicine
Jessica Hamblen, PhD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Mara Kushner, CSW - Mental Health Care

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