Posted by metamorphosis on December 30, 2012, at 16:49:26
In reply to Re: question for SLS, posted by metamorphosis on December 30, 2012, at 11:56:23
Update on the use of sleep medication. I just talked to my pdoc on the phone. I explained to him about my insomnia and how Ambien is not working. I explained to him all of the research and anecdotal reports I have read about for sleep. I mentioned doxepin and amitriptyline, at 10mg, just to get a decent nights sleep for now,. Also mentioned trazodone, all of the above meds. I have here at the house.
He didn't go for one of them!!! Claiming 4 days in was to early to add any sleep agent besides Ambien. even though I said it did not work!!!
Maybe, I am way off base, but I thought at the least, a good 5-6 hrs. of sleep a night, at the least, is pretty important to relieve depression. after all that is when your body and brain heals itself and your mind sorts through the daily issues.It was almost like he was scared to add anything. I do not see him for a week. I mean he wouldn't even go for a very low dose of doxepin or amitriptyline (10mg). I mean c'mon. We have a good report and I thought that after noting the research I had done. He would at least approve one of them or trazodone.
Needless to say, I'm a little pissed!!!
Does he expect me to basically go sleepless until I see him in a week. I wish I had a printer. so, I could shove all of the pubmed, psychotropical articles in his face.Advice anyone???
If I can't sleep. I may try either 10mg of doxepin or amitryptiline. I will even consider 5mg amitryptiline initially. Just to get some decent sleep. He was about to okay the doxepin because he believes it has the lowest serotonergic effect. Than I asked if I should take 5-10mg. Suddenly his attitude changed and he said no to it.I can understand his concerns, but they are unwarranted,IMHO. He said it was bad medicine to add any of the above until my brain adjusts.
But I need sleep also. Not this phase 1-2 sleep cycle for 2-3 hrs.
I had to get this off my chest. He is a good pdoc and respects my opinion, but he is way off on this!!!
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