Prazosin

Prazosin is a drug used to treat hypertension. Prazosin is marketed by Pfizer and was initially approved by the FDA in 1988. It belongs to the class of drugs known as alpha-1 antagonists. Recently, many studies have evaluated the benefits of this drug in controlling the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and associated nightmares.

Prazosin is a drug used to treat hypertension. Prazosin is marketed by Pfizer and was initially approved by the FDA in 1988. It belongs to the class of drugs known as alpha-1 antagonists. Recently, many studies have evaluated the benefits of this drug in controlling the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and associated nightmares.

This drug is indicated for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). Prazosin can be given alone or given with other blood pressure-lowering drugs, including diuretics or beta-adrenergic blocking agents . Prazosin does not negatively impact lung function, and therefore may be used to manage hypertension in patients who are asthmatic or patients with chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD).

• Agitation
• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
• Hypertension
• Raynaud's Phenomenon
• Disturbed sleep/nightmares