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Will Introducing Too Much Serotonin Causes Unpleasant Dream In Night?
I use Melatonin at night to help me sleep. It is said to increase the serotonin in my brain to help me feel more restful. I ve noticed that sometime I have very vivid dreams and some of them have become very unpleasant; often scary. I heard bits and pieces of report that this could be a result of two much serotonin being introduced into the brain that ends of causing more problems than good. what is your take on this.
Sat, 3 Sep 2016
hi, yes this id true that melatonin supplements may cause vivid and unpleasant dreams as side effects .
When side effects occur you have to reduce the dose or stop the drug .
It is advisable to consult your physician to stop the drug .
Hope this information will be useful. Thanks
When side effects occur you have to reduce the dose or stop the drug .
It is advisable to consult your physician to stop the drug .
Hope this information will be useful. Thanks
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