Which of the following medications is sometimes used in the treatment of dissociative identity disorder and associated comorbid disorders?
A) a variety of SSRIs
B) antipsychotics, such as Haldol
C) sodium amytal
D) antianxiety drugs, such as Valium
E) antidepressants, such as Prozac

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Sodium amytal, a barbiturate drug, is sometimes used in the treatment of dissociative identity disorder for diagnostic purposes and to facilitate therapy. It is not typically used for long-term treatment. Antipsychotics (B), antianxiety drugs (D), and antidepressants (E) may be used to treat comorbid conditions such as anxiety, depression, and psychosis, but they are not specific treatments for dissociative identity disorder itself. While some SSRIs (A) may be used for comorbid anxiety and depression, they are not specific treatments for dissociative identity disorder.

Which of the Following Medications Is Sometimes Used in the Treatment