Posted by Laree on January 18, 2004, at 15:56:57
In reply to Benzo Phaseout and Dreams, posted by cubbybear on January 18, 2004, at 1:36:33
I think it has something to do with how benzo's act on the brain chemical GABA. For instance, i took valium for severe muscle spasms late last year, & on the rx info it said that it is sometimes used to treat night terrors (horrific nightmares, i suppose). So I def. think that benzos can have a pronounced effect on dreaming. I have been off of any benzo completely for about a week now and have been experiencing nightmares and vivid dreams when i do actually sleep...
Good Luck!
--L.
> Hi all,
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> I'm now in the homestretch of my Klonopin tapering(am now taking .125 mg./day after a high of 4mg. last year) and think I've noticed a change in the quality of my dreams. They're becoming a bit more intense, although not unpleasant.
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> Can anyone else say if they experienced this change as they tapered off a benzo, and if so, what does it mean about brain activity?
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