Clinically meaningful response times nbsp nbsp Psychotherapies Initial tx effects typically noticeable after 4 8 sessions over 8 12wk Need adequate dosage to be fully effective might have attenuated effect if delivered less than weekly nbsp nbsp Pharmacot

Clinically meaningful response times<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;◦ <b>Psychotherapies:</b> Initial tx effects typically noticeable after 4-8 sessions over 8-12wk. Need adequate dosage to be fully effective; might have attenuated effect if delivered less than weekly.<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;◦ <b>Pharmacotherapy:</b> Trial should be 8-12wk. Give SSRI or SNRI at appropriate dosage for adequate time to allow for full therapeutic effects before moving to alternative or augmentative tx options. Initiate at recommended starting dose and titrate based on clinical response and tolerability. See <a href=https://www.epocrates.com/sites/epocrates/files/2024-05/VA%20DoD%20Pharmacotherapy%20Dosing%20Table%20for%20PTSD.pdf><u>Pharmacotherapy Dosing Table</u></a>.