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I take prazosin for ptsd symptoms and have had a hard time keeping my blood pressure from going too low. what's the best way to prevent this?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Talk w/ your doctor: Please talk with your own doctor about this. Your medication doses may need adjusting.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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