Posted by PamelaLynn on August 24, 2004, at 7:58:55
In reply to Re: cubby » cubbybear, posted by ace on August 24, 2004, at 1:38:30
> I'd say neither, both are not classed as hypnotics. But ofcourse at higher doses they can certainly act as such.
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> I would try Nitrazepam (a benzo), or Seroquel (antipsychotic which tremendous histamine affinity) or Remeron (a sedating AD).
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> All of these would be OK in my opinion to use PRN, or even long term.
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> Even Seroquel at 25mg will help greatly and I can't see too many s/effects at that dose...except ofcourse for the desired one- hypnotic/sedative effect...
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> Best Of Luck
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> Ace
Xanax (if you are going the benzo rt. only for a sleep aid) is what I would go with....It takes hold quicker in your system and doesn't last as long (sedative wise) as does the Klonopin (Klonopin might make you feel effects the next morning/day after you take it). I, personally, like Ambien for my insomnia. I have taken Seroquel for it and many other meds. to treat the insomnia and Ambien has shown the best effects for me. If you do take the Ambien make sure you go right to bed after swallowing that little white pill...don't fight it and make sure you can get 6-8 hours of sleep.Everyone is different and will react differently to meds. That is why I say i've been on many different meds. to treat my VERY re-acurring insomnia....Some worked ok, some I woke up 2 hours later and felt all icky but yet couldn't sleep. Some were "hypnotics", some labeled (originally) anti-convulsants (Klonopin-a benzo but also an anti-convulsant med), taken Trazodone (anti-depressant) for the insomnia too. As of right now in my life, the Ambien is the best so far.
What does your doctor say?
Take care.
P.L.
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