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Drug-Induced Nightmares

Q. I stopped taking Toprol because I had nightmares while taking it. I have talked to three other people who also have nightmares and take this drug.
A. Drug-induced nightmares are often overlooked. Many medications, including beta blockers like metoprolol (Toprol XL) and propranolol (Inderal) as well as the stop-smoking drug varenicline (Chantix), are reported to cause disturbing dreams. Stopping a beta blocker like Toprol suddenly is not a good idea. If nightmares are disrupting your sleep please discuss this side effect with your prescriber.

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About the Author
Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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