Reducing PTSD Symptoms…with Hep C Drugs?
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The Editors at Hepatitis Central
September 29, 2022
Learn more about a new study that examines the use of the medication combination glecaprevir and pibrentasvir (hepatitis C drugs more commonly known as Mavyret and Maviret) for assistance with managing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms.
Hepatitis C drugs may reduce PTSD symptoms
Source: Boston University School of Public Health
“More than six percent of Americans will develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in their lifetime. This potentially chronic condition disrupts lives, and can lead to or exacerbate existing health issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and suicidal thoughts.
Despite the high prevalence of PTSD, the US Food and Drug Administration has only approved two medications to treat this condition — sertraline and paroxetine — and both have shown only limited effectiveness in reducing PTSD symptoms.”
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/08/220822145130.htm
