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I have post traumatic stress disorder i have taken propanolol and fluoxitine for four years. no improvement. s?should i stop or change my med

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Talk to physician: Recommend that you talk this over with your physician. Since you remain symptomatic, just stopping your medication would not be prudent. You and the physician can explore options such as increasing medication doses; changing medications, adding in psychotherapy or adjuncts like acupuncture. Good luck.

Answered 2/22/2013

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