I have in the past dealt with nightmares from being shot, being knifed, being in a car bomb and being attacked on guard duty. I am being clinically followed at a VA hospital. This drug, at 1mg, has taken me from being a person that screams at night, waking up my wife, cold sweats and torrid sleep, to now having a peaceful night of sleep and wonderful dreams.
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walkingdeadgirl | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/11/2010
Condition: Chronic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Trauma-related Nightmares
Overall rating 4.0
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I have chronic nightmares and night terrors and have been taking this drug for 2 years now. I reviewed the side effects list for this drug and realized that Pancreatitis was one of the rare side effects - I was hospitalized last summer for Pancreatitis and nearly died. I also noticed that when I ran out and couldn't get a refill on it, the nightmares became even more severe than before taking the medication. I am wondering if anyone has tried anything other than Prazosin.
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John | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/23/2010
Condition: Chronic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Trauma-related Nightmares
Overall rating 1.0
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Taken to help with nighmares...makes me incoherent and totally off balance. Frequent falls, no sleep, loss of judgement, argumentative. NOT a good thing for me! Do NOT mix with any alcohol.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/31/2010
Condition: Chronic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Trauma-related Nightmares
Overall rating 5.0
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the nightmares went away.
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cinnergy | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/15/2009
Condition: Chronic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Trauma-related Nightmares
Overall rating 3.7
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I was put on mimipress for night torrors and so far it has helped quite a bit
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Anonymous |
6/19/2009
Condition: Chronic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Trauma-related Nightmares
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Prazosin has greatly decreased my nightmares and flashbacks, however I would suggest both a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy as well.
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auntmarmie | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/14/2009
Condition: Chronic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Trauma-related Nightmares
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Within one week on the lowest dose, I went from crawling around in blind terror during a nightmare to dreams of buying kids burgers at Mac Ds
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Jacknbox | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/23/2009
Condition: Chronic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Trauma-related Nightmares
Overall rating 4.3
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I have never slept so well without a nightmare or constantly waking up. In aid with counseling my ptsd, agoraphobia and social anxiety have been improving.
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Hisdaughter | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/18/2009
Condition: Chronic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Trauma-related Nightmares
Overall rating 3.7
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works fairly well.
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irewrog123 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
2/17/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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legs and feet swelling
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/5/2009
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 3.7
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Been on this medication for 5 months. I had severe vivid nightmares with night sweats. The nightmares have subsided as have the night sweats. They haven/t gone away completely but at least now they are manageable.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/27/2008
Condition: Chronic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Trauma-related Nightmares
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Difficulty with ejaculation.
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Fritz | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
8/13/2008
Condition: Chronic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Trauma-related Nightmares
Overall rating 4.0
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For me, the edge was taken away from the nightmares. They used to be very vivid, with terrifying outcomes. Not so much now. I fight sleep less.
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forgetfulagain | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/29/2008
Condition: Chronic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Trauma-related Nightmares
Overall rating 3.3
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I just started this not very long ago and initially my nightmares decreased in both intensity and frequency. I'm on 10 mg at night, but I think I might need to go up to keep the benefits of it going. I am having some issues with palpitations, but it might or might not be related to this.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/12/2008
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
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I was switched from Flomax to this as a cheaper generic by my insurance, but it doesn't work. I'm back to very frequent urination and very sudden onset of symtoms.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/2/2008
Condition: Chronic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Trauma-related Nightmares
Overall rating 1.7
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I am 36 female and have low blood pressure, my nightmares were more vivid and the memories even more prevelant
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stephanie | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/11/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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after takiin the prazosin hcl for 6 days there is swelling on my ankles,how long will this last or should i discontinued to take the medication.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/21/2008
Condition: Chronic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Trauma-related Nightmares
Overall rating 2.3
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d s patel | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years |
2/18/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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my b.p. stable at82/136
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custodianjim | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/14/2007
Condition: Chronic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Trauma-related Nightmares
Overall rating 4.0
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Was having very bad nitemares but now having funny dreams.
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