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Which medications are used for those with post-traumatic stress disorder?
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Anxiety-reducing medications (benzodiazepines) and antidepressants, especially the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as fluoxetine (Prozac) and sertraline HCl (Zoloft).
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