Posted by garylee on May 26, 2008, at 17:59:56
In reply to Sleep meds, posted by ramji on May 25, 2008, at 8:17:40
> I've tried to find this info on the internet with no luck so far ...
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> I'm currently on Wellbutrin 450mg, Abilify 10mg and Zoloft 50 mg. I'm having sleep issues ... I tend to sleep only 2 - 3 hours most days. My doc tried Seroquel, but I could not function the next day even on the smallest dose. Same with Trazadone.
> I'm 52 years old and diagnosed with Bipolar disorder .... my doc said type 2 with mixed and rapid episodes. The hospital says type one.
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> Here's the question. When I was younger (20's and 30's) I was on Elavil for depression. It worked well until I was stupid enough to wean myself. I understand it has been used in small doses for sleep disorders and headaches (?) .... is this an option for me?
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> I'm expecting to switch docs and wanted to ask here first.
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> Thanks,
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> Ramji
Hi Ramji, and welcome to Babble! :O)What does of Seroquel were you taking? I was taking 25mg along with 0.5mg Clonazepam, crushed, for over 4 yrs. The Seroquel was only used for it's drowsiness side effects, not it's antipsycotic properties.
The Seroquel knocked me out within about 30 - 40 minutes (especially when crushed) and the Clonazepam kept me under for a good 6 -7 hours.
My only quarm with it has been since I have doubled the dose on both is the weight gain. I awake alot during the night to eat carbs... BUT, at least I can get some sleep. With out these two meds I would not be able to sleep for days, literally.
Hope this helps?
Gary
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