Prazosin for post-traumatic nightmares: A clinical audit in acute public psychiatric unit patients

Conor HeeneyDepartment of Psychiatry, Monash Health, Department of Psychiatry , Department of Medicine, Monash University, Samuel RainbowDepartment of Psychiatry, Monash Health, Anton Neville IsaacsSchool of Rural Health, Monash University, Nicholas A KeksDepartment of Psychiatry, Monash Health, Department of Psychiatry , Department of Medicine, Monash University

Australasian Psychiatry

Published online on June 09, 2026

Abstract

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ObjectivePost-traumatic nightmares (PTNs) are a debilitating symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), yet evidence for pharmacological treatment remains inconsistent. This audit examined the effectiveness and tolerability of prazosin for PTNs in ...