PTSD Medications

Fluoxetine (Prozac) is an inexpensive drug used to treat mood problems such as depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and panic attacks. It can also treat certain eating disorders. It is available in generic and brand versions. Generic fluoxetine is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.

Sertraline (Zoloft) is an inexpensive drug used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-trauma stress, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), or social anxiety. It is more popular than comparable drugs. Generic sertraline is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.

Paroxetine (Paxil, Brisdelle) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, post traumatic stress, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). It is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. Generic paroxetine is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.

Venlafaxine is an inexpensive drug used to treat depression. It works by increasing the amount of serotonin and norepinephrine available in the brain. It is slightly less popular than comparable drugs. Venlafaxine is only available as a generic drug; all brands have been discontinued. Generic venlafaxine is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.