Posted by Stacey fu on May 21, 2003, at 9:58:37
In reply to Re: Ambien vs. Temazepam for insomnia?, posted by TR on May 19, 2003, at 13:29:01
> I definitely had problems with Ambien. After about a week, it stopped helping my insomnia. Now I'm on Trazadone, which I find to be much more effective.
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> > I've been taking Effexor for depression and Ambien for insomnia for four years now. Of late, I've been waking about 3 to 4 hours after falling asleep, then can't fall back to sleep. The pdoc is having me try Temazepam now, instead.
> > Has anyone had a similar experience with Ambien?
> > Also, what side effects might I experience with the Temazepam?
> > Thanks!
I have to agree with TR. Trazadone is much more effective in helping insomnia than either Ambmien or Temazepam (Restoril) I was taking 10 mg. of Ambien, which seemed to take a very long time to kick in. If I didn't go directly to sleep I would just toss and turn all night due to it's extremely short duration of action. It also made me groggy in the morning. I was taking 30 mg. of Restoril, but that was similarly ineffective in treating my insomnia. It would put me to sleep, but I would wake up about 3 hours later when it wore off, and be wide awake. Of course, I wouldn't recommend Ambien or Restoril anyway for the simple fact that they're addictive, especially the Restoril, since it's a benzo. (they're both schedule IV, but Restoril is definitely more relaxing and gives a more "drugged" feeling. When I take Trazadone however, 100-150 mg. I fall asleep within 15-20 minutes of it kicking in, and I sleep restfully, and uninterrupted for at least 8 hours. I'd say give it a try! Good luck. :)
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