Best treatments for post-traumatic stress disorders
9 products may treat post-traumatic stress disorders, spanning FDA drug classes such as serotonin reuptake inhibitor, mood stabilizer. The current highest-rated option is paroxetine mesylate. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 9 drugs we list for post-traumatic stress disorders, all are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as serotonin reuptake inhibitor, mood stabilizer. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for post-traumatic stress disorders — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for post-traumatic stress disorders: 1. Paroxetine Mesylate · 2. Sertraline Hydrochloride · 3. Tegretol-XR
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Capsule | Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor | Generic | $3 | View → | |
| 2 | 70/100 | Prescription | Solution | Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor | Generic | $1 | View → | |
| 3 | 70/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Mood Stabilizer | Generic | $7 | View → | |
| 4 | 70/100 | Prescription | Solution | Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor | Generic | $1 | View → | |
| 5 | 66/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor | Generic | $3 | View → | |
| 6 | 60/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor | Generic | $3 | View → | |
| 7 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor | Generic | $3 | View → | |
| 8 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | Mood Stabilizer | Generic | $7 | View → | |
| 9 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | Mood Stabilizer | Generic | $7 | View → |
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Full ranking · 9 treatments
paroxetine mesylate
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Paroxetine Mesylate is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor used to treat Feeding and Eating Disorders, Depressive Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Phobic Disorders.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.97/30· 8 forms Save up to 62% in classsertraline hydrochloride
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Sertraline Hydrochloride is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor used to treat Feeding and Eating Disorders, Depressive Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.90/30· 6 forms
tegretol-xr
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Tegretol-XR (Carbamazepine) is a mood stabilizer used to treat Bipolar Disorder, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Psychotic Disorders, Restless Legs Syndrome.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$3.07/30· 8 forms Save up to 21% in class
zoloft
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Zoloft (Sertraline Hydrochloride) is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor used to treat Feeding and Eating Disorders, Depressive Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.90/30· 6 forms
paxil
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Paxil (Paroxetine Hydrochloride) is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor used to treat Feeding and Eating Disorders, Depressive Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Phobic Disorders.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.97/30· 8 forms Save up to 62% in classpaxil cr
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Paxil CR (Paroxetine Hydrochloride) is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor used to treat Feeding and Eating Disorders, Depressive Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Phobic Disorders.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.97/30· 8 forms Save up to 62% in classFrequently asked
- What treats post-traumatic stress disorders?
- Our catalog lists 9 products that may treat post-traumatic stress disorders, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is paroxetine mesylate.
- What is the best-rated treatment for post-traumatic stress disorders?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — paroxetine mesylate ranks highest among the products we list for post-traumatic stress disorders. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
- What types of drugs treat post-traumatic stress disorders?
- Treatments for post-traumatic stress disorders span FDA drug classes including serotonin reuptake inhibitor, mood stabilizer. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.