Sleep-related hallucinations

Evidence-based neurology checklist on sleep-related hallucinations: Classification Hypnagogic: this occurs at asleep onset Hypnopompic: this occurs at awakening from sleep Types of hallucinations Potential triggers Associated disorders Treatment

Classification

  • Hypnagogic: this occurs at asleep onset
  • Hypnopompic: this occurs at awakening from sleep

Types of hallucinations

Potential triggers

Associated disorders

Treatment

References

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  5. Albala AA, Weinberg N, Allen SM. Maprotiline-induced hypnopompic hallucinations. J Clin Psychiatry 1983; 44:149-150. 
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