Why do anti-depressants cause less REM sleep and thus less dreaming?!


Question: Why do anti-depressants cause less REM sleep and thus less dreaming.?
Answers:
Some ppl dream much more vividly and frequently on antidepressants. It depends on the person and the medicine. Health Question & Answer

You won't really get a definitive answer on this, as research into REM sleep and dreaming is still inconclusive. Search through medical journals and you will find a whole range of answers. Ovid and Springer link are good, but if you don't have access through a company or a university, then they can be quite expensive. Otherwise, check your local library for journals. Health Question & Answer

I am the exact opposite. I very rarely used to remember my dreams but since I started taking Fluoxetine (2 months ago) I remember about 3 or 4 of my dreams per night and they are so vivid and weird lolHealth Question & Answer

If you miss REM sleep one night. Your body will start sleeping at that stage the next night.Health Question & Answer



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