I take Seroquel 100MG once a day, Depakote ER 1000MG once a day, and Vistaril 75MG a day. I just started these meds about 3 weeks ago. Since i have started taking them i have been have the strangest dreams. I was just wondering if anyone know if my meds would have anything to do with it or if it could be something else? I am not asking for any medical advice i would call my doctor for that. I just wanted to see if anyone else has had simular experiences as well.
2006-10-07 17:32:55 · 12 answers · asked by pamijo_1980 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
visatril side effects-Impairment of mental alertness, drowsiness. dry mouth, and sleeplessness.
Depakote ER: The following serious side effects can occur with DEPAKOTE:
Some people have experienced serious liver problems while taking valproic acid*. Your doctor should check your liver function before you start this medication and at frequent intervals thereafter. You will also be monitored for symptoms that lead to liver toxicity. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have liver disease. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop malaise (illness), weakness, tiredness, facial swelling, and loss of appetite or vomiting.
Before taking valproate*, women who could become pregnant should talk with their doctor, as valproic acid has been associated with birth defects in children of women who have taken it while pregnant. If you become pregnant while taking this medication, contact your doctor immediately. Your doctor should advise you of the risk and alternative treatment options. Be sure to read the Patient Information Leaflet, which appears as the last section of the labeling.
Some people taking valproate have experienced a serious, life-threatening problem called pancreatitis, which means that the pancreas has become inflamed. Call your doctor immediately if you experience stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and/or loss of appetite, as these can be symptoms of pancreatitis.
Elevated ammonia levels have been reported in some patients receiving valproate. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience abnormal drowsiness and vomiting or changes in mental status.
Elevated ammonia levels with and without encephalopathy have been associated with patients taking topiramate and valproic acid together
A fever associated with other symptoms such as rash or enlargement of the lymph nodes should be reported to your physician immediately.
Some people taking DEPAKOTE may experience low blood platelet counts. Your doctor should order blood tests to check your platelets while you are taking this medication.
You may experience drowsiness when you start this medication. You should not drive or operate dangerous machinery until you know how this medication will affect you.
DEPAKOTE should not be taken if you have liver disease. Additionally, you should not take this medication if you are allergic to it, or if you have a condition called urea cycle disorder, which may cause too much ammonia to build up in your body. Let your doctor know if you have been diagnosed with these conditions.
MANIA PIVOTAL TRIALS
The most common adverse (side) effects reported in clinical trials for mania with DEPAKOTE were nausea, vomiting, drowsiness and dizziness.
MANIC OR MIXED EPISODES WITH OR WITHOUT PSYCHOTIC FEATURES PIVOTAL TRIALS
The most common side effects reported in clinical trials for mania with DEPAKOTE ER were drowsiness, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness and abdominal pain.
EPILEPSY CLINICAL TRIALS
The most common adverse (side) effects reported in epilepsy clinical trials with DEPAKOTE were tremor, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, weakness, drowsiness, dizziness, and transient hair loss.
MIGRAINE PREVENTION
The most common adverse (side) effects reported in clinical trials for migraine prevention with DEPAKOTE were nausea, stomach upset following meals, diarrhea and vomiting and drowsiness.
The most common adverse (side) effects reported in clinical trials with DEPAKOTE ER for migraine prevention were nausea, stomach upset following meals, diarrhea, vomiting and drowsiness.
This is not a complete list of reported side effects.
Dosing Considerations
DEPAKOTE and DEPAKOTE ER tablets should be swallowed whole and should not be crushed or chewed.
*Divalproex sodium is a compound that contains sodium valproate and valproic acid.
Seroquel: A rare, but serious, side effect that has been reported with this kind of medicine, including SEROQUEL, is known as NMS or neuroleptic malignant syndrome. NMS is characterized by muscle rigidity and fever. Another serious side effect that has been reported is tardive dyskinesia (uncontrollable movements).
There have been reports of elevated blood sugar and diabetes associated with the use of SEROQUEL and other drugs in its class. If you have diabetes or possible risk factors like obesity, or if diabetes runs in your family, you should talk to your doctor about checking your blood sugar before starting SEROQUEL and throughout treatment. If you develop symptoms of elevated blood sugar or diabetes, including excessive thirst, increased urination, overeating, or weakness, contact your doctor. Complications from elevated blood sugar or diabetes can be serious and even life-threatening.
The most commonly observed side effects associated with the use of SEROQUEL in clinical studies were drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, constipation, weakness, abdominal pain, sudden drop in blood pressure when standing, sore throat, abnormal liver tests, upset stomach, and weight gain.
You want to do some serious research to be sure that the mixing of these three drugs is advisable..Dr's do not know everything..
Based on the side effects listed, it is very likely that they are causing your strange dreams...all three cause some serious sideeffects.
2006-10-07 17:50:01 · answer #1 · answered by oneblondepilgrim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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I take Seroquel 100MG once a day, Depakote ER 1000MG once a day, and Vistaril 75MG a day. I just started these meds about 3 weeks ago. Since i have started taking them i have been have the strangest dreams. I was just wondering if anyone know if my meds would have anything to do with it or if it...
2015-08-24 05:07:48 · answer #2 · answered by Skelly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's happened to me and it's not serious. I took Vistaril before and had very weird and vivid dreams..I'm sure its just a side affect that will go away after a few weeks. I now take pain meds and they cause awful dreams too
2006-10-07 17:45:59 · answer #3 · answered by hwall 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I take 300mgs of Seroquel along with 40 mgs of celexa a day.i know the celexa causes vivid dreams. Seroquel had them too when i first started .You might also feel like a rapid heartbeat with seroquel but thats just your body getting use to the med.
2006-10-07 17:39:06 · answer #4 · answered by redsnowykitten 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hey my dreams are crazy too! I take Seroquel 400mg and Depakote 1000mg. I take yoga though and it really helps me sleep better. although the meds cause me to wake up several times a night because they are soooo trippy and surreal!
2014-01-03 01:38:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many medications, especially the "mind altering" ones cause strange dreams. I think that if it is just a side effect, it owuld have gone away by now. Talk to your doctor and see what he or she thinks. The doc may want to try something else. You can probably decide for yourself whether this side effect is worth it or not. I know it would not be for me.
Good luck.
2006-10-07 19:16:43 · answer #6 · answered by Patti C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I took Seroquel for a very long time when I was younger and 8it caused terrible nightmares at first - they eventually subsided, but continued sporradically until I quit taking the medication.
2006-10-07 17:40:48 · answer #7 · answered by AeroMidwest82 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My sister took meds for depression/anxiety and one of the common side-effects were vivid dreams..So everyday she'd tell me about weird dreams she had...I'm guessing it's pretty common...
2006-10-07 17:35:01 · answer #8 · answered by Jenn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Meds can and do for sure effect dreams.
2006-10-07 18:40:46 · answer #9 · answered by apeystar 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a common side effect of vistaril is vivid dreams..tell your doctors..they may adjust your dose...good luck!!
2006-10-07 17:36:27 · answer #10 · answered by kuntry_guhl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋