Posted by stjames on January 21, 2001, at 16:53:53
In reply to benzos...? » stjames, posted by michael on January 21, 2001, at 2:00:55
> James,
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> A quick question for you... when you say "Early morning waking indicates a longer acting benzo." Are you saying that if one wakes too early, a longer acting benzo might be appropriate?
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> I think that's what you're suggesting, but just wanted to double check. I have a small supply of clonazepam and lorazepam, but I am attempting to keep them in reserve, rather than use them regularly...
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> My Pdoc suggested using diphenhydramine (50mg - 75mg)for trouble getting to sleep,James here.....
Correct ! diphenhydramine (Benadryl) like many older antihistamines is sedating, though most build tolerance to it. Keep in mind that the TCA's
(tricyclics and tetracyclics) were developed from
Benadryl. Many make good meds for sleep and can be taken at low dose, ie 75 mgs or less. I have used Doxipin or Remeron for 16 yrs and gotten good sleep from them every night.Take whatever works for you but if you are not getting good sleep every night talk over this issue and what meds to use with your doc. Good sleep has very direct effects on mood and stress level.
James
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