Venlafaxine or SSRI (such as sertraline) prescription for adults with PTSD
Review this treatment regularly
tests per year, UK, reviewed regularly (no interval given)
“Consider venlafaxine or a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), such as sertraline, for adults with a diagnosis of PTSD if the person has a preference for drug treatment. Review this treatment regularly.”
NICE NG116, Post-traumatic stress disorder, recommendation 1.6.25, 2018-12-05
- Kind of source
- Clinical guideline
- Read on
- 2026-11-06
- Daily check
- Quote found at the source on 2026-11-06
- What to know
- Only for people who prefer drug treatment; trauma-focused psychological therapy (8 to 12 sessions for adults) is first line.
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