Posted by FP on May 8, 2000, at 23:39:48
In reply to Re: Neurontin for sleep? - Sinequan?, posted by SLS on May 8, 2000, at 10:29:23
> > > My pdoc has had me on a million things to replace Ativan, which I am currently addicted to for insomnia. I have severe Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which causes serious discomfort at night. Sedatives, antipsychotic meds have all either failed or had bad side effects. Is neurontin a possibility? Will he prescribe it? thanks.
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Neurontin (600mg before bedtime) sure puts me to sleep. Not so crazy about waking up in the morning, though. I do think the poster who suggested Klonipin has a good idea: half life is long, and there doesn't seem to be much of an addiction potential - and I would have found out if there was - most likely the hard way.I too found Ativan very addicting, BTW.
Temazapam is also great for sleep - a sledghammer blow right between eyes.
But ultimately, this is for you and your pDoc to decide.
Hope this helps. Also, sometimes the major tranqs are used on benzo withdrawel - but the side effects are yucky, to say the least.
Keep us posted. We want you to beat this thing.
FP
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