Posted by phidippus on September 18, 2012, at 22:24:52
In reply to Non-benzo PRN for sleep/anxiety, posted by brynb on September 18, 2012, at 12:01:08
Hi, Bryn!
Risperdal can be very activating. Good for anxiety, but not so good for sleep.
Here are some suggestions for PRN insomnia/anxiety:
Cyproheptadine is a powerful antihistamine which also antagonizes 5ht2c receptors which are implicated in anxiety. It is also a sedative.
Mirtazapine is a tetracyclic antidepressant that is often prescribed to treat insomnia.
Doxepin is a TCA used to treat anxiety and insomnia
Gabitril is an anticonvulsant that can be used to treat both anxiety and insomnia. It improves sleep quality
Lyrica is an anticonvulsant that has been used to treat anxiety. It knocks me out.
Thorazine is a typical anti psychotic that is a strong sedative and anxiolytic.
Clonidine is prescribed to treat insomnia and anxiety.
Hope this helps.
Eric
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