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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Most common is antidepressants such as SSRIs like Prozac, etc. Can have REM sleep behavior disorder where you” act out”your dreams such as kicking and punching ( danger to bedmate). Definitely impairs memory and overall Unrested and daytime sleepiness.
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