I've recently started taking a small dose of Ativan before bedtime to help me sleep-- I keep having these disturbing, wild, vivid dreams that feel REAL to me... I've actually been crying in my sleep and everything. Will this go away when I start getting used to the Ativan?? It's kinda creepy... but at least I'm sleeping I guess.
2007-04-03 05:22:56 · 4 answers · asked by ~*TiNa*~ 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
**My sleeplessness is anxiety related, that's why they put me on Ativan....
2007-04-03 05:39:24 · update #1
I've never heard of Ativan having that strange effect. It relaxes most people and they have dreamless sleeps. But everyone has different reactions to meds. Maybe you can try something else like Xanax or a sleeping pill and see if the dreams stop. Tell your doctor about this and they might have something else for you to try.
2007-04-03 05:27:27 · answer #1 · answered by charmedchiclet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been on Trazadone for a while and it's a pretty good sleeping pill. I don't wake up too groggy and it helps me get to sleep in a reasonable amount of time. I was on Ativan for a while and I was always dizzy. I couldn't even walk straight at some points, so that's when I switched over.
2007-04-03 08:20:28 · answer #2 · answered by fmxkrazyone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ativan affects your brain chemistry so you should talk to your doctor about this before continuing. Some people have very bad reactions to ativan & if you aren't careful you'll become addicted to the medication over time.
2007-04-03 06:00:51 · answer #3 · answered by P C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you'd be better off with a medication geered to help you sleep, like Lunesta. Ativan is for panic attacks and anxiety.
2007-04-03 05:27:11 · answer #4 · answered by sleepingliv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am forced to take Rispiridone and I get THE WORST nightmares. Every single night... constantly!!!!
If you don't ABSOLUTELY NEED this drug.... stop taking it!
2007-04-03 05:37:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not uncommon, and it should subside but if it doesn't then check with your doc.
2007-04-03 05:27:32 · answer #6 · answered by jonah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋