What Causes Nightmares?

Certain Medications

Specific medications are known to cause frequent nightmares in adults, such as antidepressants and narcotics, that can alter the brain’s chemicals. Blood pressure medications and other non-psychological medications can also cause recurring nightmares in adults as well due to how they affect the body and interact with the brain’s chemicals and nerves. Withdrawal from medications, such as antidepressants and sleeping pills, and some substances can also induce nightmares, therefore, if a patient notices a difference in their nightmare frequency after changing or stopping their medication altogether, they should consult their doctor.

Keep reading to learn how nightmares can affect your mental and physical health.