Posted by Larry Hoover on June 9, 2003, at 10:23:40
In reply to horrid insomnia post-zoloft, posted by bookgurl99 on June 9, 2003, at 3:49:22
> hey guys,
>
> it's been several weeks off zoloft and i'm not getting much sleep.I understand what you're going through. I'm sorry you understand, too.
> i've already used valerian for 2 weeks. what's the best course of action here? ask the pdoc for a short-acting sleep aid?
>
> booksFour options come to mind:
a) take a small dose of Zoloft, 1/8-1/4 of what you were on. See if that helps. If it does, it indicates that you're still actively in withdrawal, and a prolonged taper (such as 1/8 every four days, then every six, or whatever) may be a solution.
b) try some diphenhydramine (e.g. Benadryl), if sleep initiation is a problem.
c) get a script for a benzo, like temazepam (Restoril) if you waken frequently through the night.
d) try some melatonin. Your pineal gland may have stopped releasing melatonin during this withdrawal phase.Some people find that magnesium makes them sleepy, and it can safely be combined with any of the above options.
I wish you the best of luck in finding a solution. I know how important sleep is.
Lar
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