Posted by tizza on March 11, 2006, at 3:23:19
In reply to Temazepam, posted by tygereyes on March 7, 2006, at 14:34:42
> Temazepam is the WORST medication to fall asleep EVER. Unfortunately, I have nothing else at my disposal other than Benadryl. Will breaking open the capsules help me to fall asleep? Last night I took my last Lunesta at 4 a.m., knowing it would knock me out all day and knowing it makes me feel suicidal.
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> Please help. I have an appointment with a psychiatrist tomorrow. I need ideas. I can't take Ambien (was taking Ambien + Ambien CR but had amnesia and bingeing problems on those drugs), won't take anything that will make me gain weight, and have a substance abuse history. Is there any hope for me?Unfortunatly I have a substance abuse issues too, quite a long time ago mind you but it's still there. I know that benzo's are very habit forming but Valium works great for me without drug seeking behaviour. If you can get past the first few days without raising your dose you might just find it very theraputic like I do. I don't get a high from it anymore but I don't need to raise my dose either. Stilnox (ambien) gives me a very upset stomach and Imovane (zopiclone, lunesta's little sister) gives me a foul taste in my mouth, shocking bad breath and really bad anxiety for the entire next day. I know I do go on about this but the best sleep med I have ever taken is Mogadon (nitrazepam) which I'm pretty sure is not available in the US. It's also a benzo and can be habit forming. Temazepam gives me a buzz and makes me sit up and chew people's ears off and doesn't make me sleepy at all, it's totally useless for me personally and actually keeps me awake for hours. All the best finding something that works for you, Paul.
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