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What should i do about nightmares? is there a medical or otc treatment?
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Yes: See a sleep specialist. Nightmares occur in rem sleep and can be suppressed by serotonin antidepressants. Night terrors occur in stage 4 sleep and are not recalled. They are better suppressed by tricyclic antidepressants or benzos.
Answered 9/20/2018
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