What Causes Repeat Dream Scenarios While On Sertaline And Toprol-XL?

Posted on Thu, 26 May 2016

Question: I have taken sertraline-25mg/once daily for 2 days-Last evening I experienced repeat dream scenerios. I also take topropl-50mgs,and amlodipine-5mgs daily,in addition to clopopgridel-75mgs daily.Any foreseeable issues.I think I will stop with the Sertraline,since I don't have any severe anxiety issues.

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

Sertraline can indeed cause the dream experiences you are describing. Typically, this effect will disappear 1-2 weeks into treatment. However, if you are very opposed to continuing sertraline and waiting for these side effects to go away, you could switch to a different SSRI such as escitalopram. This could be done immediately and would be safe, and unlikely for these dream experiences to continue with the new medication.

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 hour later)

Dr.Sheppe, thanks for the advice. Would the use of Flonase,(once daily),cause any med issues. I will cease with the sertraline therapy. I do take clonosapam(4.5mg),on an 'as needs' basis. No med side effects noticed to date.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
Flonase will not cause any med issues. You are most welcome!

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