Posted by Rita on April 26, 2000, at 17:31:10
In reply to Re: My serzone experience, posted by JB on April 25, 2000, at 16:52:32
Serzone, 75 mg. at night along with Desyrel, 75 mg. at night; plus 20mg. of prozac in the morning have been more than a godsend to me for my major depression for several years (10 years ago I started Prozac while in a clinical study; the others were added 5 years ago)
4 months ago the prozac just stopped handling my deep depression- anguish, hopelessness and difficulty in getting to sleep.
My longtime psychopharmacologist switched me to Celexa which was hell. I felt "manias" for the first time ever- and their aftermath, extreme wipeouts so physically and emotionally exhausted. Plus, I had terrible irritability, anger outbursts and hideous dreams. The rather extraordinary upside was that I was better in certain cognitive functions that had been compromised due to a car accident and brain injury several years ago...I could express longer and more coherent and complex
concepts, was much more productive on writing proposals and giving presentations.So, a month ago, he put me on Luvox, 50 mg and Aricept 10 mg, both in the morning. The Aricept was to see if I could hold onto some cognitive improvements.
My insomnia is now morbid. I cannot sleep- this has been slowly coming on since Jan. and is now total. I can't sleep until 5 or 6 in the morning and have therefore lost my ability to work and earn a living during the day. My dreams are still dark, but the awful garish violent content from Celexa has abated.
Shall I increase my Serzone at night?
I tried Xanax this morning and I slept oh so well. But I know prolonged use will compromise the anti-depressant meds.I would so much appreciate if you have the time to give me any helpful information during this awful time.
Thank you.-Rita
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