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Does Melatonin Cause Vivid And Overactive Dreams?

Does melatonin make you have very vivid and overactive dreams? I also have almost complete recall of my dreams including colours, taste, smells i.e coffee and taste. I find this exhausting. I am retired for over 6 years after working many years of shift work, mostly night shift. Is this an accumulative effect of sleep deprivation?
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if Melatonin cause vivid and overactive dreams . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like severe depression , other psychological problem and stress , anxiety . The melatonin is not known to cause the symptoms you mention in query . But in case your are having depression , melatonin can make it worse . I woudl suggest you to consult psychologist for proper examination and evaluation of the condition . For now do light exercises , drink plenty of water and do relaxing exercises like meditation .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Does Melatonin Cause Vivid And Overactive Dreams?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if Melatonin cause vivid and overactive dreams . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like severe depression , other psychological problem and stress , anxiety . The melatonin is not known to cause the symptoms you mention in query . But in case your are having depression , melatonin can make it worse . I woudl suggest you to consult psychologist for proper examination and evaluation of the condition . For now do light exercises , drink plenty of water and do relaxing exercises like meditation . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari