Posted by ed_uk on February 6, 2006, at 12:36:20
In reply to Re: Sleep troubles!-Barbiyurates? Seconal Tuinal? Amy? » Paulbwell, posted by Larry Hoover on February 6, 2006, at 10:14:04
Hi Paul
Sodium Amytal, Amytal, Seconal Sodium and Tuinal are all effective hypnotics, but tolerance develops rapidly, often within 14 days. They are most suitable for very short term use ie. a few days only. The barbiturates are particularly suitable for the short term treatment of severe insomnia in hospitalised psych patients who are suffering from severe anxiety.
Seconal Sodium induces sleep very rapidly, often within 10-15 minutes. Sodium Amytal doesn't work as quickly: 30-45 minutes. Amytal takes longer than Sodium Amytal, more like 45-60 minutes.
Do take care with the benzo + alcohol combinations btw. I once took a high dose of diazepam with a very LARGE quantity of Vodka. Needless to say I passed out and vomited. Thankfully I had someone to look after me.
Combining alcohol with barbiturates is very dangerous. The barbiturates are much less forgiving than the benzos. You may find yourself in a coma.
>I'v been having having sleep troubles lately
Try to avoid Ritalin late in the day ;-) OK?!
>other sleep aids
Mirtazapine <15mg is very effective. Shame about the weight gain. Short term/intermittent use shouldn't be too much of a problem though. I find mirtazapine very effective for inducing and maintaining sleep. Zopiclone and zolpidem are also useful hypnotics. Temazepam probably won't work for you since you're already on diazepam.
Regards
Ed
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