Case Report PTSD and Trauma June 25, 2024

A 3-Times-Daily Dosing Scheme of Prazosin to Treat Posttraumatic Stress Disorder–Induced Psychological Distress in the Hospital

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Prim Care Companion CNS Disord 2024;26(3):23cr03696

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