Sleep meds
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Sleep meds
So I went on a binge last week and my exgf had the police take me to the psych hospital. I was there for about 3 days. The psychiatrist there would not give me Ativan, which is my sleep aid of choice and said I should consult with my psychiatrist about medications with less abuse potential. For the record, I have never abused benzos, but understand where he is coming from.
I've taken trazodone (100 mg) and mirtazapine (Remeron) 7.5mg, both antidepressants, for sleep, but they turn me into a zombie the following day. Vistaril doesn't do jack squat for me, and I've taken up to 150mg to try and fall asleep.
So far, Ativan is the only medication that I know will put me to sleep, keep me asleep, and I know will allow me to fully function the next day. I've never taken Ambien. I'd love to hear what works for others so I can float them to my psychiatrist on my next visit.
I've taken trazodone (100 mg) and mirtazapine (Remeron) 7.5mg, both antidepressants, for sleep, but they turn me into a zombie the following day. Vistaril doesn't do jack squat for me, and I've taken up to 150mg to try and fall asleep.
So far, Ativan is the only medication that I know will put me to sleep, keep me asleep, and I know will allow me to fully function the next day. I've never taken Ambien. I'd love to hear what works for others so I can float them to my psychiatrist on my next visit.
Trazadone
SoberAlky, (Great name by the way) My doctor prescribed Trazadone as well. I have found that it works great, but I can't take it too late into the evening if I hope to not wake up groggy. Also, I have been playing around with the dosing by cutting pills in half when I end up having to take it so late at night. Of course, it doesn't help me sleep as well when i do that. Don't know if this helps, but good luck.
I took 3 mg one day, and about 1.5 mg. A few days later...Of melatonin.
It messed me up a.bit....couldn't sleep for a day or so...
Never again...I'd rather be tired and take a nap later...
Otherwise.drug.free.for 134'days..
It messed me up a.bit....couldn't sleep for a day or so...
Never again...I'd rather be tired and take a nap later...
Otherwise.drug.free.for 134'days..
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No sir...
I am a student...this site is the teacher...
Lucky I didn't ruin myself....yet...
I am curious about others and their condition....so sorry if my words.come across as bragging....
I find I am pumping myself up....when I step out into the world...It helps a bit...
So thanks and please keep posting all your issues etc. I try to help, but sometimes I piggy back...It helps me...
I am not out of the woods...
I am a student...this site is the teacher...
Lucky I didn't ruin myself....yet...
I am curious about others and their condition....so sorry if my words.come across as bragging....
I find I am pumping myself up....when I step out into the world...It helps a bit...
So thanks and please keep posting all your issues etc. I try to help, but sometimes I piggy back...It helps me...
I am not out of the woods...
I've had anxiety/insomnia issues for most of my life and I've tried many things.
I've tried Remeron and it was okay but I gained quite a bit of weight, trazadone and that worked really well but it has 1 drawback in the it completely blocked my sinuses. I'm talking 100%.
What works best for me is ambien. I've been taking it for several years and its consistent. I've even went from 10 mgs to 5 and I think the lower dose works better.
So there's not a tolerance issue and its much safer than ativan.
Hope that helps.
I've tried Remeron and it was okay but I gained quite a bit of weight, trazadone and that worked really well but it has 1 drawback in the it completely blocked my sinuses. I'm talking 100%.
What works best for me is ambien. I've been taking it for several years and its consistent. I've even went from 10 mgs to 5 and I think the lower dose works better.
So there's not a tolerance issue and its much safer than ativan.
Hope that helps.
I've had anxiety/insomnia issues for most of my life and I've tried many things.
I've tried Remeron and it was okay but I gained quite a bit of weight, trazadone and that worked really well but it has 1 drawback in the it completely blocked my sinuses. I'm talking 100%.
What works best for me is ambien. I've been taking it for several years and its consistent. I've even went from 10 mgs to 5 and I think the lower dose works better.
So there's not a tolerance issue and its much safer than ativan.
Hope that helps.
I've tried Remeron and it was okay but I gained quite a bit of weight, trazadone and that worked really well but it has 1 drawback in the it completely blocked my sinuses. I'm talking 100%.
What works best for me is ambien. I've been taking it for several years and its consistent. I've even went from 10 mgs to 5 and I think the lower dose works better.
So there's not a tolerance issue and its much safer than ativan.
Hope that helps.
I have another Ambien story. One morning, while laying on my stomach, I woke to my husband brushing my back. I said, "What are you doing?" He said, "Getting rid of the crumbs."
Ambien is a sedative/hypnotic. It's meant to take right before you turn the lights out. Right when you go to sleep. I too would get the munchies and maybe get up and eat something, HOWEVER, it was before i fell asleep and i remembered everything.
It's been recently proven that 10 mgs is way too strong for women with increased side effects.
I know you are definitely not supposed to drink with it or you could find yourself eating buttered cigarettes. Plus other meds may interact.
It works great for me and I've tried just about everything.
It's been recently proven that 10 mgs is way too strong for women with increased side effects.
I know you are definitely not supposed to drink with it or you could find yourself eating buttered cigarettes. Plus other meds may interact.
It works great for me and I've tried just about everything.
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