Posted by rainbowlight on June 13, 2004, at 21:59:22
Thought I would place this down here so it didn't get lost in the shuffle.
> If anyone can help me figure this out I would REALLY appreciate it, I'm going nuts here! A few weeks ago pdoc switched my sleep med from Restoril to Halcion. I tapered off the Restoril slowly because when I tried to come off it gave me nausea and kicked in depression, while adding the Halcion. Last Friday she pulled me completely off the Restoril and onto the Halcion. I am so nauseous and also very agitated and impatient. Is it the withdrawal that causes this nausea and agitation? I have never been through benzo withdrawal so I don't know if these symptoms are continued withdrawal or is it that the Restoril calmed me down during the day and now I don't have it anymore? I AM sleeping but I feel sooo horrible during the day. Fighting waves of nausea and feel fatigued. I also take Lamictal and a small dose of Zoloft. Also, a few months ago I weaned completely off of Remeron which I had been on for almost 3 years. I have also been dropping the Remeron weight like mad. I can literally FEEL my metabolism changing back and am burning hot all the time. Can anyone make any heads or tales of this for me?
hello, chemist here. you have my sympathies....i would attribute some withdrawl from restoril, but nothing of the severity you descibe. is it possible that the longer-acting restoril was masking preexisting symptoms of discomfort from lacictal and/or zofloft all along? please do advize, and all the best, chemist
I am suspecting the Zoloft. It has given me nausea before. However, I have not taken it without the Restoril until now. Restoril can block other side effects huh? I am thinking maybe cut out the Zoloft completely. I am only taking 25 mgs. for anxiety anyway. Do you have any recommendations for a Restoril replacement? I don't care for the Halcion too much, it wears off to quickly and I wake up to early. Insurance won't cover Ambien. Thanks for all of your help.
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