Vivid dreams and oscillopsia associated with propranolol – A report of two cases

Propranolol, a beta-adrenergic blocker, is commonly used for migraine prophylaxis and other indications. While its side effects include fatigue, dizziness and sleep disturbances, vivid dreams and oscillopsia are rarely reported. This case report describes two instances of vivid dreams and oscillopsia in patients prescribed propranolol for migraine management. The cases highlight the need for heightened awareness of such adverse effects, especially in long-term therapy.

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Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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2026-02-26
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https://doi.org/10.25259/ijpp_714_2024
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Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
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Vivid dreams and oscillopsia associated with propranolol – A report of two cases

Asida Mohamed Ashraf, Alfreda Ajitha Retnakumar
Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
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Vivid dreams and oscillopsia associated with propranolol – A report of two cases

Asida Mohamed Ashraf, Alfreda Ajitha Retnakumar
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Abstract

Propranolol, a beta-adrenergic blocker, is commonly used for migraine prophylaxis and other indications. While its side effects include fatigue, dizziness and sleep disturbances, vivid dreams and oscillopsia are rarely reported. This case report describes two instances of vivid dreams and oscillopsia in patients prescribed propranolol for migraine management. The cases highlight the need for heightened awareness of such adverse effects, especially in long-term therapy.

Indian Journal of Physiology and PharmacologyVol. 70
Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (IN)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 42%
Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
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