Minipress, Does Anyone Take This For Nightmares?

[NIKI]

C-PTSD here. I always have nightmares. (every night) Has anyone hear of Minipress for nightmares?
If so, does it really help? Oh, right now I am taking Lamictal and Ativan. I can not take any antidepressants because they make the nightmares soooo much worse! :(

Thanks, NIKI :)

 

[cherryblossom]

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[cherryblossom]

I don't know anyhing about Minipress for nightmares, other than what I've read on the internet.
I use zolpidem tartrate (Ambien) for sleep. As well as aiding my sleep, it also stops me from having nightmares/dreams. I think this is because it reduces the amount of REM sleep. On the downside - when I try to sleep without zolpidem I have really vivid nightmares. I think they are worse because my brain is trying to catch up with REM sleep, but I don't know whether there is any scientific proof for this.

 

[Sheri]

HI Niki,
I am currently on the same medication as you (Lamictal and Ativan). I also take Abilify at night and the doctor just added Minipress due to nightmares and it has really helped me. I think you should give it a try and see how you do.

Sheri

 

[NIKI]

Thankyou for that reply Sheri. Does it really stop the nightmares???? That would be so wonderful!

 

[Girl3]

I take clonidine (the same class of drug - alpha receptors in the brain are blocked) and it stops the adrenaline-like effect that alpha receptors cause when activated. It also helps with night sweats in menopause. It has been a truly great medication for me, because my mind never slows and my startle response is seismic. Some nights I can get as much as 4 hours straight sleep since I started on clonidine.

 

[Lionheart]

Hi Niki,

I have taken and still take minipress for PTSD nightmares and it really did stop the nightmares for me. I hope that you experience the same degree of success with it that I have had!!!

 

[James B.]

Good luck with the nightmares NIKI, I don't have any advice but want to wish you a good nights sleep, and pleasant dreams always! :)