i just started taking lexapro and alprazolam, because i found out that i was going through depression.the medicine has really made me feel better, the only problem is that at night after i take alpazolam and fall asleep, i start having lots of dreams, this dreams are not normal it's like i know i'm asleep and no matter how hard i try i wake my self up i can't, and i start to dream things that i am thinking about. this really does scare me because this never happen to me before and since i started taking the meds it's been happening every night. Can meds cause that?
2006-09-05 19:02:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
The medication causing the sleep disturbance is most likely the alprazolam, and not the lexapro. Lexapro is a very safe drug for depression with minimal side effects.
However, alprazolam (Zanax) which is a compound of the benzodiazepine class of the central nervous system-active.It is used to treat anxiety. It is highly addictive as well. (Lexapro is not).
Many MD's do not prescribe this drug because of the addictive nature, and there are many other better drugs for sleep and anxiety.
I would suggest that you tell your doctor the concern you have about the sleep disturbance AND ask what the adverse reactions are. Also you should be informed about the physical additiveness of this drug. It is not like a psychologsical dependency; it is usually anavoiable if taken for more than a week.
2006-09-05 19:45:04 · answer #1 · answered by lynnemaria 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol. This is not a big problem, though it is frightening. It happened to me a lot of time. You'll wonder to know that it is also dream that "You are sleeping, dreaming and you can't open your eyes, or not able to move or wake up". Funny?
It might be a problem of the drug, It happens to a lot of people who are not on any drugs. Don't worry, your drug's benefit outweigh side effects anyway. All people taking antidepressants have to face different kinds of side effects. Newer drugs like Bupropion SR, Mirtazapine have better side effect profiles. Talk to your doctor about switching to another drug.
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Currently I am taking Lexapro 20mg + Alprazolam. I don't have any problem except sexual dysfunction.
2006-09-05 19:46:08 · answer #2 · answered by Ajeesh Kumar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,this can be a side effect. Talk to your DR. He might want to adjust the dose or try a different drug. I know of several friends that take different drugs for depression. One friend is doing so good and she takes Paxil.Another friend is very happy with zoloft.Different drugs for different people, but same problem. Work with your doctor....Depression is more common than you would realize ......you will find a drug/dose that is perfect for you...Don't give up!
2006-09-05 19:14:49 · answer #3 · answered by want2know 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is more likely a result of the lexapro than the alprazolam (i've taken both). a change in dosage may help. discuss it with your doctor. pleasant dreams!
2006-09-05 19:54:50 · answer #4 · answered by altgrave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I take Meds for a Seizure Disorder. But, I have no crazy dreams. I suggest you tell a Dr. about it or first tell someone. I hope everything turns out alright.
2006-09-05 19:07:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell yeah darlin, Any drug used to control or supress different part of your brain can have many effects. You should go back to the docor who prescribed them and let him/her know. If these were normal side effects, the doctor should have advised you before you started.
2006-09-05 19:07:25 · answer #6 · answered by Miss Suki 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd stop taking drugs...if you didn't even know you were depressed, you probably aren't. It would be rare for a person to not know something was wrong..if you want to take drugs, get some vitamins or aspirin!
2006-09-05 19:09:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"YES; absolutely any drug can alter your sleep patterns."
"Therefore; Medication "or" not if you have your mind on a fixed idea "OR" something esle ; Your brain stores all that information in it's REM state "And Whatever is stored in the brain seems to appear in our dreams." This is no concern for alarm "It is normal..." Sorry, I,m too drunk too spell!"
2006-09-05 20:12:27 · answer #8 · answered by "Ronnie The Chosen" 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Medications can definatly do that. Call your pharmist and your doctor. There are other meds that can be used.
2006-09-05 19:11:31 · answer #9 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that can be a side effect. It shouldn't be harmful, though. If it concerns you, ask your doc about it.
2006-09-05 19:05:30 · answer #10 · answered by Mrs.Fine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋