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A member asked:

Seeing flashing lights/lines/spots, things moving when they're really not, etc. when trying to fall asleep. silent migraine? my meds? sleep disorder?

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Maybe both: "weird" neurological symptoms can be related to migraine, which is a benign cause; however, sleep issues can provoke migraines. Also hypnagognic hallucinations (google it) are normal whenever falling asleep. Hypnagognic hallucinations are reported by users of Amitriptyline in the medical literature.

Answered 9/28/2016

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