Cyproheptadine for combat nightmares in post-traumatic stress disorder and dream anxiety disorder.
Pharmacologic treatment of patients with post-traumatic stress disorder often involves antidepressant drugs. Combat nightmares often persist. The addition of cyproheptadine, in a median dose of 16-24 mg orally at night, controls the nightmares.
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Psychiatry Service, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75216.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003533:Cyproheptadine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D003533:Cyproheptadine