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Re: hypnotics: Dalmane, Lunesta? any1 taken? jono/SLS? » zonked

Posted by SLS on October 6, 2011, at 10:20:20

In reply to Re: hypnotics: Dalmane, Lunesta? any1 taken? jono/SLS? » SLS, posted by zonked on October 6, 2011, at 9:59:37

Hi Z.

> > > I used 2mg lorazepam nightly and never developed a tolerance. YMMV.

> > I used lorazepam every night for a few years without developing tolerance to its hypnotic effects. I like lorazepam because it is clean (for me). I do not experience hangovers or any perceptible changes in cognition. I remain clear-headed. More recently, I have had success combining zaleplon (Sonata) with lorazepam (Ativan). I fall asleep faster and remain asleep through the night. There is less chance of amnesia or sleep-walking / eating with this treatment.

> Initiation and maintenance were both terrible last night - I felt as though I was awake the entire night! During my first (rapid-to) remission with Zoloft 10 years ago, I obtained some Sonata until I was able to see my doctor about the insomnia problem. It did not keep me asleep.
>
> Which are you using for initiation and which maintenance?

Sonata for initiation and Ativan for maintenance. I am impressed with results from using this combination.

> I was told by more than one doctor not to use Xanax for sleep...

I would tend to agree with this. It is better that you use something that is clean and devoid of euphoriant effects.

> BTW: Scott, how are you feeling today?

All I can say is...

:-)

> I can only speak for myself but I think we're all delighted (and perhaps over-eager) to hear about your progress with Viibryd.

I appreciate the warm fuzzies. So far, so good. Before declaring success, I would like to get past the point in which any antidepressant effects due to Nardil discontinuation dissipate. My guess is that I did not experience this phenomenon, and that my improved state is due entirely to Viibryd treatment. I am encouraged.

You are right about Viibryd binding to multiple 5-HT1a receptor populations.


- Scott


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