10 Causes of Night Terrors In Adults
Cause #8: Use or Abuse of Certain Medications and Alcohol
Using or abusing certain medications can lead to night terrors and sleep disturbances. Medications which can lead to night terrors in adults include some blood pressure medications, antidepressants, narcotics, etc. Withdrawal from certain medications such as antidepressants, narcotics, or tranquilizers may trigger night terrors in adults too.
Alcohol consumption and especially alcohol abuse, as well as the withdrawal period from alcohol can all lead to night terrors and sleep disturbances in adults.
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