Posted by JohnL on August 17, 2000, at 5:57:21
In reply to Oh the ever elusive sleep, posted by tina on August 16, 2000, at 2:09:26
> Tried the herbals, now what? Can't sleep and dont' want to get addicted to anything. What can I take now?? I tried all the herbal stuff, and teas and warm milk and meditation. I think only a med will do but what isn't addicting?? I've asked my docs and they won't give me anything, SH*T. I'm sick of waking up at 2:44 am every damn day.
> A frustrated TinaTrazodone is commonly used for sleep. Personally it didn't agree with me at all. I really didn't like it. It gave me monster headaches, actually worsened sleep, and a real drugged feeling during the day, even though it is supposedly a short halflife med. But others do fine with it. Remeron is my favorite. Half of the minimum dose is all it takes. Not enough to be any concern combined with any other med, even MAOIs. Another option might be a sedating tricyclic antidepressant. Your doctor could help make the best choice in that category. Traz, Remeron, tricyclics...all good for sleep, good for combinations, non-addictive, non-abusable.
John
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