Posted by galkeepinon on September 14, 2003, at 23:19:38
In reply to Re: Anti-psychotic as sleeping pill » Guy, posted by David Smith on September 14, 2003, at 21:10:42
Hi, I got this suggestion from the board a while back. I take either Unisom sleeping gels to help me sleep, or I will take 2 Tylenol sinus/allergy caplets.
Both have 50mg of DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCI~an antihistamine that causes drowsiness in some (like me) and I don't wake up with a 'hangover' feeling groggy from it.
Just a thought...........
Hi Guy!
> (I love saying that.)
> I have been blessed with a great new pdoc.
> He immediately took me off of Risperdal
> due to possible TD. I was taking .25mg!!!
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> Can you find another sleep agent besides an anti-p or do you really need it (like I still sometimes do)?
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> > I've tried so many meds for sleep...most make me feel sick, especially the anti-depressants. Clonazepam worked for a time then pooped out. I sleep well with Zyprexa but the bloating and constipation is incredible. Can anyone suggest another anti-psychotic that is good for sleep. I don't care if it is an old one as I plan to be on a very small dose, and I think the risk of a movement disorder is pretty low when used like that.
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