Posted by Zandy on August 24, 2010, at 6:41:25
Hi everyone!
I have been on Ativan for years. Take 2 mg each night and added 3 mg melatonin but still can't sleep. Now I found out the Ativan might be what is causing my HPA axis to be supressed and have to stop benzos.
My pdoc was talking about putting me on a hypnotic. Does anyone know about hypnotics? What are they? Is there a good one with few side effects and no next day drowsiness?
He also wants to wean me off Ativan by switching me to Valium for the wean down because it has a longer half life.
Here are my fears about Valium:
1)I cannot afford to be a zombie during the day, will the Valium make me a zombie?2)I have bad reactions to many medications. If I try the Valium and have a bad reaction how many days will I suffer through it because of Valiums long half life?
3)If I have a bad reaction can I stop it an resume the Ativan the next night?
You guys are so knowlegeable, I hope some one can help answer these questions. I would be so very greaful! Thanks!
poster:Zandy
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