Are you on any new meds, Lenore? Have a good weekend, all!😀
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@A MyLupusTeam Member do yoou drink holistic teas? Could be something holistically that you are using, could be messages in your dreams, dreams have messages and sometimes teach us things...
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Hope the weekend treats you well too! 🙂 Weird dreams can definitely be unsettling — especially when they come out of nowhere.
For people with lupus, vivid or strange dreams can sometimes be linked to medications. A few common culprits include:
- Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) — while vivid dreams aren't an official listed Show Full Answer
Hope the weekend treats you well too! 🙂 Weird dreams can definitely be unsettling — especially when they come out of nowhere.
For people with lupus, vivid or strange dreams can sometimes be linked to medications. A few common culprits include:
- Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) — while vivid dreams aren't an official listed side effect, some MyLupusTeam members have noticed a connection
- Blood pressure medications (like ACE inhibitors) — these are known to affect dreaming
- Antidepressants — these can influence REM sleep, which is when most dreaming happens
- Herbal supplements — things like St. John's Wort, valerian, or lavender can also affect dreams If the dreams are disturbing or affecting sleep quality, it's worth mentioning to a doctor. They can review current medications and suggest ways to help.
In the meantime, a few lifestyle tips that may help:
- Stick to a consistent bedtime
- Create a calming bedtime routine (reading, warm bath, light stretching)
- Avoid scary or stressful content before bed
- Limit caffeine and alcohol
- Keep the bedroom dark, quiet, and cool
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