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Medications That Can Cause Nightmares
Drugs Associated with Nightmare Side Effects
- Antidepressants – SSRIs (citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline)
- Antipsychotics – aripiprazole, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone
- Other psychotropics – lithium, trazodone
- Beta-blockers – atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol
- Calcium channel blockers – amlodipine, diltiazem, verapamil
- Corticosteroids – prednisone, dexamethasone
- Nasal decongestants – pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine
- Stimulants – caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines
- Alcohol/drug withdrawal
If nightmares are problematic, discuss with your doctor—dose adjustment, alternative medication, or non-drug strategies may help.
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