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I'm scared to sleep due to frequent nightmares. what can i take for this?
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I would encourage : You to be medically evaluated for this. Although there are many excellent medications for sleep, prazosin is a medication which is used off label to help nightmares and insomnia. It can be very effective.
Answered 12/14/2013
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