Posted by Ron Hill on January 18, 2001, at 19:56:43
In reply to Re: options for sleep meds, posted by stjames on January 18, 2001, at 18:15:23
James,
Thank you very much for your input. I agree that if it is not broke don't fix it, which is one of the main reasons I solicited input before implementing a change. It took four years to get my meds figured out. Now that I've got a combo that works well for me, I plan to go slow, easy, and cautiously with any further changes.
James, thanks again for taking the time to post.
-- Ron
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> > > 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.
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> > > James
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> James here
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> Hmmm.......
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> James
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