Med-related Problem...Help.

So, I've talked to my psych and we know it's the effexor bringing this out. But still...

I have bad dreams. Like vivid, horrific dreams that make me scream in my sleep.

Yes, I know they're dreams. But I think about them and they bother me. If I forget and I screamed, my parents tell me what happened and I freak out. I mean...

How can I deal with this to make it less bothersome to me?

There are a couple meds out there that can minimize nightmares, but I'm not aware if they will prescribe them in tandem with Effexor. I'm not a doctor, but I do know quite a few people on meds that are dream-reducers.

Hope this helps a little... :0)

AMP

Prazosin can help with nightmares. It has helped me a great deal in the past.

Try Trazodone. They're apparently really good but I can't tell you as they didn't work for me. It gave me insomnia which is one of the rare side affects xD
Trazodone are little green and purple capsules, and they're hypnotics. They're supposed to help with such nightmares and vivid dreams.
Ask your psychiatrist if they think Trazodone would be good for you.

Lia-

Trazodone is not a hypnotic medication. It's a serotonin modulator. It can cause insomnia, but is commonly prescribed for sleep. It's actually considered an anti-depressant.

Sorry, just wanted to let you guys know... :0)

AMP

I am on trazadone for sleep and depression. It does not stop my nightmares. I self medicate for that, but i recommend telling your doc it is a priority for that to be treated.

Really? That's what my Psychiatrist said it was. B*stard is gonna get it.

Lia,

Just google it. I do that with most med/rx questions, and all prescriptions have their own websites that will give you classification information.

When Im home, I look it up in my PDR. I actually have the $250 pharmacists' version.

ITS THE SH!T.

AMP

Www.crazymeds.com