Posted by scott-d-o on February 7, 2004, at 2:16:29
In reply to Re: xyrem or depakote for insomnia? Feedback please!, posted by HappyGirl on February 7, 2004, at 0:13:13
> Hi:
> Depakote is mood-stabilizer. Lithium you've been on already is also 'Mood-stabilizer.' I don't think you need *two* m.s. same time. Rather, Lamical might be a good choice, but skin-problem is one of very annoying problem, then before asking your pdoc., you need to think about a lot about this. Besides this, Lamictal has both mood-stabilizer and 'good' anti-dep. effect. I never been on, ... but seems very good med.
> In regard to your current weight issue is, I suspect, two meds., Lithium and Zoloft. Those two gives you a good appetite, ... in my knowledge.
> xyrem about which you're asking, ... I have NEVER heard of. But, since you're looking for sleeping med., then a tiniest dosage of 'Seroquel' might be a good choice, ... or 'Trazodone' that is milder form of AD, but work for insomnia, unless your insomnia is serious form.
> Try to ask your pdoc. on this regard, because sleep-good is one very crucial recovery on any of M.I. you have.
> H.G.
i'm sure you've heard of xyrem, however you probably know it as GHB or the so-called "date-rape" drug. the fda approved it for treatment of narcolepsy in 2002..it's funny to observe the politics between the DEA and the FDA. On one hand, you have GHB classified as a schedule I substance, (high abuse potential, no medical value, like heroin, LSD, etc.), however, pharmaceutical ghb is now a schedule III substance (lower abuse potential, medical use accepted.) doesn't make much sense, does it? then again, neither do any of the drug laws in this country.
scott
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