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Does prazosin work for PTSD? If so, for which symptoms?

Prazosin is a medication that blocks alpha-1 adrenergic receptors and has an FDA indication for the treatment of hypertension. For us, as mental health clinicians, it is important because it is widely used as an off-label treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But, our field is confused about whether or not to use prazosin for…

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