Posted by stjames on January 18, 2001, at 18:15:23
In reply to Re: options for sleep meds » stjames, posted by Ron Hill on January 15, 2001, at 18:23:12
> > A small dose of a sedating AD, like Remeron, has worked well for me for 16 years. This avoids addictive sleep meds and one does not build tolerence.
> >
> > JamesJames here
Hmmm.......
7.5 mgs Remeron is not enough for me, I use 15 mgs for sleep. I did not notice that you were BP, AD's can throw you into manic phase unless countered with other meds. It seems you have things well ballanced now so adding a small amount of Remeron or replacing an AD with a higher dose of Remeron might not be a good idea.
Scott gave you a good overview of the sleep meds, it is common for BP folks to take them as good sleep very important in BP. The benzos also help with cyclying. Try adding a benzo.
James
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