It’s well known that drugs such as antidepressants (particularly SSRIs) and benzodiazepines suppress REM sleep,it’s also well known that REM sleep is crucial for memory,cognition,consolidation of memory and many other important functions,my question is what are the long term outcomes of drugs that suppress REM?
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What an eye opener. Been on SSRIs for years and had no idea it had an effect on REM sleep and memory. I’ve also had memory issues and am pretty much always tired. I just thought it was from getting older (and I’m not in great physical health).
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