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I take prozosin for ptsd and nightmares. when i take the whole pill i don't have nightmares but i feel really tired during the day.

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Prazosin: Might want to ask your prescribing doctor if u can take prazosin a bit earlier in the evening.

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Answered 12/10/2013

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Prazosin: Interestingly, prazosin is often taken around 3 in the afternoon for many folks. Don't worry, it won't make you fall asleep. D/w your prescribing provider. You can work with the timing and the dosage to obtain an optimum effect.

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A member asked:

I take prozosin for ptsd and nightmares. when i take the whole pill i don't have nightmares but i feel really tired during the day.

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

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