Posted by Cindy W on April 5, 2000, at 8:30:40
In reply to Need advice on sleep meds., posted by DC on April 5, 2000, at 4:32:23
> I've always had insomnia, and it's only been worse on the various AD's I've taken and now Adderal, too. I've taken Trazodone for a long time but at the dose I need to fall asleep--200-300mg--it makes me feel really weird for about forty five minutes before I fall asleep. This is so unpleasant that I find myself avoiding going to sleep. I tried ambien and found I felt irritable in the morning. Most recently I tried Sonata. I think this is the best med so far but it wasn't quite strong enough. I needed 40 or 50mg and my pdoc said the maximum dose is 20. I also usually take 1mg of klonipan at night and sometimes Benadryl. It seems like I really have to be loaded up to fall asleep. Is there a potent short acting sedative/hypnotic that you folks would recommend? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
DC, have you tried kava kava? I take this when I really have trouble sleeping, and it is available over the counter, leaves no apparent after effects, and seems safe (although ask CamW, to be sure!).
poster:Cindy W
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