The PTSD Medication that Actually Targets Nightmares
If antidepressants haven't stopped the 3am wake-ups, there's a medication built specifically for nightmares and flashbacks — and it's the only thing we prescribe.
✔ Video or phone visit — serving NJ, PA & NC
✔ No need to re-live your trauma
✔ Prescription sent to your local pharmacy
✔Most major NJ insurance accepted — Aetna, Horizon BCBS, Cigna & more
✔ HIPAA-compliant. 10+ years of experience.
In-network provider with Headstrong — no-cost mental health care for veterans.
Getting Started
1. Submit the online form.
2. We will send you an email with next steps within 24 hours.
3. Book an appointment and meet with our psychiatrist.
4. Receive the prescription right to your pharmacy.
During your first visit, we will assess if you are likely to benefit from the medications we offer. You won’t need to go into detail about your trauma; we only need to know how often you experience nightmares or flashbacks.
The Medication Most Doctors Prescribe for PTSD Wasn’t Designed to Stop Nightmares.
Antidepressants like Zoloft, Paxil, and Prozac treat anxiety and depression — but they don't address re-experiencing trauma, which is the defining symptom of PTSD. That's why so many people stay on them for years and still wake up in a cold sweat at 3am.
We specialize in a different class of medication — non-addictive, well-studied, and clinically shown to be up to 77% more effective at reducing PTSD nightmares and flashbacks than SSRIs. Prazosin and related medications work directly on the part of the brain that triggers the fight-or-flight response, reducing nightmares at the source. It's the only thing we do.
75%
Improvement in nightmare symptoms
8x
More effective than Prozac/Zoloft/Paxil
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More minutes of
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Choose a time to meet with Dr. Forsberg for your consultation.
See How it Works by Watching this Short Video:
Service Area
We are currently serving the following states:
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New Jersey
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Pennsylvania
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North Carolina
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, the medication will help reduce re-experiencing even if you are not talking about trauma or receiving trauma-focused psychotherapy. We highly encourage you to seek out a qualified trauma therapist when you feel ready to do so.
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Although it is not known exactly how they work, studies show that they reach parts of the brain that are responsible for the fight, flight or freeze response.
It is possible that these medications protect this area from over-stimulation, lessening the associated symptoms and allowing the brain to process the trauma.
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It is possible that symptoms may return if you stop the medication. The medication is safe for long-term use. Some patients have been able to stop medication without symptoms returning.
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Item descriptionYes. Dr. Martin Forsberg, MD writes nexus letters for veterans pursuing VA disability claims for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and related secondary conditions like sleep apnea secondary to PTSD. As a board-certified psychiatric practice, we provide opinions in the specialty the VA gives the most weight to for mental health claims. See our For Veterans page for full details and to request a consultation.
