Blood pressure drug could curb heavy drinking in alcohol use disorder
NCT ID NCT04793685
First seen Nov 03, 2025 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tests whether prazosin, a blood pressure medicine, can help people with alcohol use disorder and a history of withdrawal symptoms reduce heavy drinking. 150 participants will receive either prazosin or a placebo for 12 weeks, along with weekly counseling. The main goal is to see if prazosin lowers the percentage of heavy drinking days.
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