1 Article by Benjamin Baird

Pre-sleep treatment with galantamine stimulates lucid dreaming: A double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study.

PLoS ONE – August 31, 2018

Summary

Imagine being aware that you're dreaming while still in the dream itself. A recent study found that taking galantamine, a medication that enhances brain activity, significantly boosts the chances of experiencing lucid dreams. Participants who took 4 mg or 8 mg reported more lucid dreams and improved dream recall, sensory richness, and emotional clarity. This method, combining galantamine with specific techniques, shows promise for those seeking to explore their dreams more vividly.

Abstract

Lucid dreaming is a remarkable state of consciousness in which one is aware of the fact that one is dreaming while continuing to dream. Based on th...