Question 1

what can cause vivid dreams?

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Causes of dreams: There are many factors which can cause vivid dreams, including some medications, sleep deprivation, anxiety, an active imagination to name a few. Everyone dreams, some more vividly than others. Learning about dream interpretation can be fun and interesting.

Question 2

can zopiclone cause vivid dreams?

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Possibly: Zopiclone is a sleep medication from the so-called hypnotic family used in the UK for insomnia.  It is well-known to cause vivid hallucinations, amnesia, confusion and other similar class-based symptoms (all hypnotics cause these to some degree).  Although I have not not heard of patients reporting vivid dreams specifically, it is certainly possible given the other, similar known side effects.

Question 3

can vivid dreams be caused from anxiety?

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Hi 312: Vivid dreams can have many causes and generally is nothing to worry about. Most antidepressants, including the one you're prescribed commonly cause vivid dreaming.

Question 4

can lysine taken at night cause vivid dreams?

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Lysine: It is an essential Amino Acid that is serotonin antagonist & aids in relieving anxiety. I am not aware of it causing vivid dreams.

Question 5

i've heard that eating cheese causes vivid dreams, is this true?

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Yes, it is true: I was curious about your question and found this report on NPR. it appears that cheese before bed can trigger vivid dreams, not nightmares. different types of cheese seem to trigger different types of dreams! it's facsinating, thanks for asking the question! http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4851485

Question 6

what causes you to have vivid dreams that seem so real you can sleep and it scares you?

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There are many : Potential causes. Too many to list here. Please see 
www.Md-health.Com/vivid-dreams.Html
vivid dreams vivid dreams are dream sensations that feel as though they are real led by several causes. Many techniques including altering your diet and taking ...Best wishes.

Question 7

what could be the cause for me having really vivid dreams the past three nights i rarely ever dream?

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Meds: Medications may cause this.

Question 8

do opiates cause strange vivid dreams?

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They Can: This can be a side effect of the use of opiates, both by prescription and otherwise. If you are using an opiate prescribed for you, and your dreams are bothering or frustrating you, talk with your physician. If you are using opiates obtained in other ways, you need to seek out help for a substance abuse problem.

Question 9

can anxiety/stress cause vivid dreams?

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REM sleep is the: type of sleep we have when we dream.  Yes, when something is stressing us, it creeps into our dreams and can make them more vivid or make us more aware of them.  Peace and good health.

Question 10

does pms cause you to have vivid dreams?

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Maybe: I guess it is possible, but I have never had someone with PMS complain of that.

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