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Does Alprazolam Cause Vivid Nightmares At Night?
Question: ....I am having vivid nightmares 2-3 times p/wk...wake up yelling...take 1.5 mg. alprazolam at bedtime...could this cause the nightmares?
Brief Answer:
Reduce the dose
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Nightmares mostly occurs because of anxiety or excessive sedation.
You are taking Alprazolam at a very high dose of 1.5 mg.
You should take a short acting Anti anxiety drug like Etizolam that too in small doses.
I am hopeful that your nightmares would stop by changing the Alprazolam to Etizolam.
I would also advice you to not think about the nightmares before you go to bed, or while lying in bed before you fall asleep.
Start meditation and live a stress free life.
Don't consume alcohol or smoke, in case you do.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Do share my opinion with your doctor, before you act upon it.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
Reduce the dose
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Nightmares mostly occurs because of anxiety or excessive sedation.
You are taking Alprazolam at a very high dose of 1.5 mg.
You should take a short acting Anti anxiety drug like Etizolam that too in small doses.
I am hopeful that your nightmares would stop by changing the Alprazolam to Etizolam.
I would also advice you to not think about the nightmares before you go to bed, or while lying in bed before you fall asleep.
Start meditation and live a stress free life.
Don't consume alcohol or smoke, in case you do.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Do share my opinion with your doctor, before you act upon it.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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