The use of anticonvulsants in posttraumatic stress disorder: Case study and overview Page 1
Journal of Traumatic Stress, Vol 9, No. I996 The Use of Anticonvulsants in Posttraumatic Stress …

Background Most types of psychotropic drugs have been tried in the treatment of chronic
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but have yielded limited results. Theory and …

The clinical syndrome of posttrau-matic stress disorder was first defined by Kardiner(1) as a
physioneurosis, a mental disorder with both psychological and physiological components …

A number of preclinical studies and preliminary clinical reports, in some cases augmented
by controlled studies, suggest that valproate and carbamazepine may have therapeutic …

Beginning in 1990, the Department of Psychiatry, Tripler Army Medical Center developed a
formal treatment program for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Between 1990 and 1996 …

Ten patients meeting DSM-III criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) participated in
a five-week open trial of carbamazepine. Seven patients manifested moderate to very much …

Background The symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggest sympathetic
nervous system hyperarousal and hyperreactivity. Pathophysiology of this condition may …

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may develop after exposure to severe stress, such as
combat, accidents, assaults, and natural disasters. Pharmacotherapy can be a useful …

Methods Referrals to the Mental Health Clinic at the Dallas VA Medical Center were
screened for inclusion. After obtaining written consent, diagnosis was confirmed by the …

A case is reported in which a patient diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),
who had been on multiple medications without benefit, was placed on valproate with …