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Does Prazosin Interact With Geodon And Klonopin?
Question: I AM HAVING NIGHTMARES DUE TO MY ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATIONS SUCH AS GEODEN AND KLONOPIN. I READ SOMEWHERE THAT PRAZOSIN HELPS TO ALIVIATE NIGHTMARES, MY QUESTION IS IS IT SAFE TO MIX PRAZOSIN WITH MY OTHER DRUGS. AND HOW MANY MGS OF PRAZOSIN SHOULD I START WITH.
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Prazosin is indeed an excellent medication proven to prevent and treat nightmares. If you are taking any medications for high blood pressure, be careful with Prazosin as a side effect can be a drop in blood pressure. It is safe to take with ziprasidone and Klonopin, your other listed medications. The recommended starting dose is 1mg at bedtime, and can be increased 1-2mg every week up to a maximum of 15mg.
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Detailed Answer:
Thank you so much for your question.
Prazosin is indeed an excellent medication proven to prevent and treat nightmares. If you are taking any medications for high blood pressure, be careful with Prazosin as a side effect can be a drop in blood pressure. It is safe to take with ziprasidone and Klonopin, your other listed medications. The recommended starting dose is 1mg at bedtime, and can be increased 1-2mg every week up to a maximum of 15mg.
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