Posted by Bill L on January 30, 2002, at 7:33:47
In reply to Ambien vs. Sonata vs. Ativan for insomnia?, posted by 3 Beer Effect on January 30, 2002, at 2:28:38
Ambien is very effective and well tolerated even in long term usage. It only works for about 4 hours but you said that you can generally stay asleep. I don't know much about Sonata.
> I take Klonopin in the morning for daytime social phobia but don't take it at bedtime because Klonopin does not help me sleep very well & I don't want to build up tolerance to the Klonopin by taking around the clock.
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> I was wondering what is the best to help you get to sleep- Ambien vs. Sonata vs. Ativan? Once I fall asleep I usually stay asleep but I usually can't fall asleep until the sun comes up. I usually go to bed at 3 am & can fall asleep until about 6:30 am.
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> If Ambien & Sonata are not benzos then will they help prevent benzo tolerance to Klonopin by taking one of them instead of Klonopin at bedtime to help with sleep?
> I've never taken Ativan- How does it compare w/ Klonopin?
> Also, my muscles cramp up at night sometimes.
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