The Comparison of Topiramate and Placebo in the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized, Double- Blind Study

Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a chronic illness and a difficult – to – treat condition. The Hypothesis that exposure to Traumatic events may sensitize or kindle limbic nuclei has led to efforts to treat PTSD with anticonvulsants. Based on the kindling hypothesis of PTSD, this c...

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Main Authors: Sh Akuchekian, S Amanat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2004-10-01
Series:Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
Online Access:http://journals.mui.ac.ir/jrms/article/view/925