Published: Jan. 25, 2019, 10:36 p.m.
Today’s question is: How to manage the comorbidities of PTSD?
Here is a summary of this episode:
- Screen for substance use and avoid prescription drugs like benzodiazepines. Desipramine and topiramate might help with comorbid alcohol use disorder.
- In PTSD-related psychosis, try an SSRI first. If that doesn’t help, add a second-generation antipsychotic like risperidone.
- Prescribe paroxetine with caution in women of childbearing potential.