Prazosin treatment of nightmares related to post-traumatic stress disorder

This case demonstrates the efficacy of prazosin in treating civilian post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-related nightmares. Although its mechanism is not fully elucidated, it is clear that prazosin decreases nightmares. Tolerability may limit one's ability to titrate to an effective dose.

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Published in	The mental health clinician Vol. 2; no. 7; pp. 202 - 203
Main Authors	Lorenz, Raymond A., Hayes, John W., Saitz, Marianne
Format	Journal Article
Language	English
Published	01.01.2013
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Summary:	This case demonstrates the efficacy of prazosin in treating civilian post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-related nightmares. Although its mechanism is not fully elucidated, it is clear that prazosin decreases nightmares. Tolerability may limit one's ability to titrate to an effective dose.
ISSN:	2168-9709 2168-9709
DOI:	10.9740/mhc.n131051