Posted by King Vultan on July 6, 2004, at 12:18:39
In reply to Re: Thorazine for Insomnia, posted by bluebird on July 6, 2004, at 11:38:42
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> I presently take paxil and that is my problem I can't stay asleep. I am currently going off of paxil and plan to switch to Nardil or Parnate. What can be taken with Nardil or Parnate for sleep? I am learning so please bear with all of my questions. Meds seem so confusing.
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> Thanks, bluebird
Among others, you can take Benadryl, trazodone, and Ambien, as well as the benzos, which would include stuff like Halcion and Restoril. I believe you could also use many of the antipsychotics; although, I would not care to do so myself because of personal prejudice. You could probably also get away with using some of the tricyclics that are powerful antihistamines such as doxepin and Surmontil, and I believe that Remeron may also be okay.While on Nardil, I personally have tried Ambien, Benadryl, trazodone, and Halcion. Of those, Halcion has worked the best, but my pdoc has advised me to only use it three or four nights a week. So I am alternating each night between Halcion and Benadryl and also using a sleep/relaxation CD, which I find quite helpful.
Todd
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