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An alpha1-adrenergic receptor blocker originally developed to treat hypertension but also effective in treating various other conditions, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, including increased startle response, recurrent nightmares and sleep disturbance related to PTSD, and reexperiencing of past traumas. In recent clinical studies, prazosin has also shown some effectiveness in treatment of alcohol dependence. Marketed under the brand name minipress.<\/p>\n

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A drug which relaxes or widens the blood vessels, used to treat hypertension.<\/p>\n

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Adverse effects include rapid heart beat, fainting, and a sudden drop in blood pressure.<\/p>\n

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A vasodilator medication employed to manage conditions like hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure, Raynaud’s disease, and urinary symptoms due to an enlarged prostate gland. Possible side effects encompass sensations of dizziness and fainting, nausea, headaches, and dry mouth.<\/p>\n

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