[Psychopharmacotherapy of patients with posttraumatic stress disorder]

Based on literature data and own results, the author presents a general strategy, a methodology and methods of treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with some groups of psychopharmacological drugs. Peculiarities of the treatment of acute reaction to stress and PTSD are noted. There are differences in effectiveness of psychopharmacotherapy of these states: positive results in the therapy of acute reaction to stress are achieved in 90% and in that of PTSD--in 40-60%. Recommendations for the treatment of these states are presented.