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What Causes Bad Dreams While Sleeping?

Hi I ve been taking betaloc for about 6 years . Didn t realise one of the side effects was vivid dreams and I ve been suffering with bad dreams all this time thinking it was just me ,I scram in my sleep and swear so my partner informs me ? I ve also gained a lot of weight I m very active exercise at least 3 times a week and on my feet all day as ima hairdresser .im also on micardis plus norriday if I stop the betaloc is it dangerous ? Ladonna
Mon, 8 May 2017
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Dear Ladonna,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

Vivid dreams is one of the common side effect of propranolo and this could be the reason for your scary dreams over the last six years.

Regarding your question about discontinuation of betaloc I like to assure you that it is safe provided the reason for its prescription is non dangerous one. For example if it was prescribed for anxiety you can stop it but there will be some rebound anxiety.

Similarly if it was prescribed for blood pressure I think you need to supplement its action with some other medication after talking to your doctor.
I hope this answers you.
Thanks and regards.
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What Causes Bad Dreams While Sleeping?

Dear Ladonna, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. Vivid dreams is one of the common side effect of propranolo and this could be the reason for your scary dreams over the last six years. Regarding your question about discontinuation of betaloc I like to assure you that it is safe provided the reason for its prescription is non dangerous one. For example if it was prescribed for anxiety you can stop it but there will be some rebound anxiety. Similarly if it was prescribed for blood pressure I think you need to supplement its action with some other medication after talking to your doctor. I hope this answers you. Thanks and regards.