Anyone else have alarming dream?
I used to take 75 mg but now I take 100 mg. I started getting scary dreams even when I am a little late on taking my next dose and especially when I accidently forget a whole dose.
Some of the dreams I get are gorey, dark, scary, and I end up screaming, crying, or hyperventilating outloud while sleeping.
Last night I was crying and screaming outloud because in my dream I was lost in DC and my parents were mad at me. A week ago, I dreamed of a dog biting my side and I screamed outloud. A couple weeks ago, I was hyperventilating while dreaming.
I can't stop the medicine because I feel great while I am awake.
Should I just go back down to 75 mg? Will it be weeks of these kind of dreams when I do so? Would I get those awful withdrawl effects?
2007-01-23 14:14:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Sleep and dreams also are affected by a great variety of drugs and medications, including alcohol. Further, stopping certain medications suddenly may cause nightmares. It is advisable to discuss with your physician the effect of any drugs or medications you are taking.
2007-01-24 01:22:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dreams on effexor aren't scary, but I wake up so tired. The dreams seem to go on and on and I am always so busy in them and can't stop. I have to make myself wake up and try to break the cycle.
2015-10-09 05:41:54 · answer #2 · answered by Vera L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldn't change your doses of medication without your doctors OK.
i take Effexor and i have never had crazy dreams.
i take Effexor XR which is extended release so it doesn't need to be an exact time i take it..i used to take the regular one and if i took it too late or something i wouldn't feel happy as usual.
i would suggest talking about it with your doctor.
you should report anything abnormal to your doctor because it could be a side-effect you may not know about
and some could be very serious
2007-01-23 14:30:11 · answer #3 · answered by bittersweet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First - I suggest you tell your doctor what you just told us. He or she will have recommendations that matter more than ours.
Make sure you are doing what is best for the medication - like going to bed on time, not eating right before bed, and other recommendations the doctor makes.
I took Effexor for a few years. I'm off it now, but I know it's really powerful stuff. Be careful with it.
2007-01-23 14:24:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk with the doctor who perscribed the meds, before you do anything. You may need an adjustment in your meds or something added or the doctor may change the meds. if you call him/her up and talk on the phone you may be able to work it out and not have to go in the office.
2007-01-23 14:23:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My effexor dreams make yours look like candyland!
2007-01-23 14:16:28 · answer #6 · answered by Amanda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋