Posted by nhgrandma on August 13, 2000, at 14:44:44
In reply to Re: need sedation/no weight gain??, posted by JaneST on August 13, 2000, at 12:56:28
> > I have read posts and searched the archives for a med. that is as/or just about sedating as Elavil. I have gained about 25 lbs. on elavil and am tired of the weight gain and carbohydrate cravings.
> > The SSRI's make me jumpy, insommnia and aggressive. Not a happy homelife while I was on these! Effexor, Zoloft, Serzone, Paxil, Wellbutrin.
> >
> > I also tried St. John's Wort and tryptophan but had problems with them also. This is very frustrating.
> >
> > I have also tried imipramine but still found insommnia plus bad dreams and night sweats. Another option is trying Sinequan or Surmontil. How are these two compared to Elavil?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Bee
>
I had horrible insomnia! Tried many meds and found Klonopin to be the most effective with the least side affects. Controversial med but a life and sleep saver for me. (Sinequan worked but horrible dry mouth that kept waking me up, Remeron caused my first weight gain of my life--uncontrollable cravings for carbos.) At first I felt weak on Klonopin but now I feel steady and get the sleep I need to keep me out of depression.
NHGrandma
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