Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Do some sleep medicines cause nightmares?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Possibly: The following sleep medications have been reported to cause nightmares and/or vivid dreaming: restoril, halcion, ambien, lunesta (eszopiclone). Other prescription medications may also cause nightmares.
Answered 12/9/2013
5.5k views
Thank
Nightmares: Hypnotics such as Halcion (triazolam) and long acting ones can.
Answered 6/25/2014
5.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I am taking lisinopril (sp) for htn. I started taking it at nite but i couldn't sleep & it caused nightmares. Any suggestions?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Can sleep apnea cause a person to have nightmares?
9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can withdrawal from alcohol cause nightmares or general problems with sleep?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What are the causes of a person to sweat during sleep other than nightmares or intense dreams?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can Zoloft (sertraline) cause nightmares and poor sleep?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I'm getting practically no sleep and constant nightmares..Don't know the cause. What should I do?
Why is tht wen my husband is not in bed wit me i get really bad nightmares? now im scared to sleep alone cause i feel lik im goin 2 have a nightmare!
What causes nightmares when i sleep at night, but not during the day?
My 12 yo has nightmares every night about family dying and now she is afraid to sleep alone. What can cause this?
What foods cause nightmares and restless sleep?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
