8.6 Pharmacology of Somatic and Dissociative Disorders

Question 1

Somatic Syndrome

Answer 1

• Medications are not effective unless used to treat underlying anxiety or depression
• Usually SSRIs and benzodiazepines.
• IV amobarbital or lorazepam can help reveal historical information related to trauma.

Question 2

Dissociative Disorders

Answer 2

• Antidepressants, mood stabilizers, anticonvulsants, antipsychotics

Question 3

NOT ENOUGH RESEARCH ON MEDICATIONS FOR THESE