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Posted by TamaraJ on June 18, 2005, at 16:04:13
Just wanted to know what people are using for insomnia, besides Ambien, sonata and lunesta. A family member is experiencing insomnia and is looking for an effective aide, that won't know him out for 12 hours, but keeps him asleep for more than 3 or 4.
So, what do people here like?
Thanks.
Tamara
Posted by bipolarspectrum on June 18, 2005, at 17:03:34
In reply to Sleep aides - what are people using?, posted by TamaraJ on June 18, 2005, at 16:04:13
Posted by rainbowbrite on June 18, 2005, at 17:52:02
In reply to sex (nm), posted by bipolarspectrum on June 18, 2005, at 17:03:34
I would be interested to hear as well. unfortunately I havent really found anything all that helpful except maybe ambien.
Posted by rainbowbrite on June 18, 2005, at 17:56:59
In reply to Hmm I wonder what else is good? » bipolarspectrum, posted by rainbowbrite on June 18, 2005, at 17:52:02
Posted by Spriggy on June 18, 2005, at 18:58:10
In reply to Sleep aides - what are people using?, posted by TamaraJ on June 18, 2005, at 16:04:13
Well other than sex like was mentioned, ROFL,
I have been using Restoril. It works well for me but am weaning myself off of it now since it's been 4 months.
I was on 30 mg's and am down to 10 mg's. Next week I will go down to 5 mg's and by the end of July, my goal is to be completely off of all medication.
*crossing my fingers and praying*
Posted by Phillipa on June 18, 2005, at 19:11:58
In reply to Re: Sleep aides - what are people using?, posted by Spriggy on June 18, 2005, at 18:58:10
I've been using the l0mg of valium. Seems to be working petty well. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Ron Hill on June 18, 2005, at 19:58:01
In reply to Sleep aides - what are people using?, posted by TamaraJ on June 18, 2005, at 16:04:13
> Just wanted to know what people are using for insomnia, besides Ambien, sonata and lunesta. A family member is experiencing insomnia and is looking for an effective aide, that won't know him out for 12 hours, but keeps him asleep for more than 3 or 4.
>
> So, what do people here like?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Tamara
Tamara & All PB,Sleep disturbances used to be a BIG problem for me; trouble getting to sleep and/or waking up in the middle of the night unable to go back to sleep. But these sleep problems have been fixed for more than a year. 300 mg of Trileptal (I'm BP II) at bedtime is a good sleep aid and 750 mg of magnesium at bedtime is an excellent sleep aid. Use a good chelated form of magnesium (e.g.; mg malate, mg citrate, mg glycinate, etc).
-- Ron
BP II and OCPD
600 mg/day Lithobid
900 mg/day Trileptal
50 mg/day Lamictal
5 mg/day Deprenyl (as tx for atypical depression)
Posted by Emily Elizabeth on June 18, 2005, at 21:51:37
In reply to Sleep aides - what are people using?, posted by TamaraJ on June 18, 2005, at 16:04:13
I take ambien and it works nicely. I suspect that it isn't as effective as it once was for me, (I've been taking it for a while) but it is still is pretty good. I fall asleep quickly and have a peaceful sleep. What a great invention!! :)
EE
Posted by Jazzed on June 18, 2005, at 21:58:22
In reply to Sleep aides - what are people using?, posted by TamaraJ on June 18, 2005, at 16:04:13
Hi Tamara,
I use Ambien, but I've also taken Benedryl and Valerian (herb), which are also helpful.
Good luck,
Jazzy
Posted by rjlockhart98 on June 18, 2005, at 23:30:01
In reply to Re: Sleep aides - what are people using?, posted by Spriggy on June 18, 2005, at 18:58:10
Restoril 30mg
Lorazepam 2mg - if needed.Restoril works sort of like natural sleep. It slowly comes over and calms.
BUT.... my body still has its resistant defense, i start with 1mg of Lorazpam if im not down in 1-2hours, if im nuerotic, just 2mg straight.
Thats all.
Posted by rjlockhart98 on June 18, 2005, at 23:34:08
In reply to Re: Sleep aides - what are people using?, posted by rjlockhart98 on June 18, 2005, at 23:30:01
Posted by rjlockhart98 on June 18, 2005, at 23:42:53
In reply to Re: restoril lasts appox 3 hours for me... FYI (nm), posted by rjlockhart98 on June 18, 2005, at 23:34:08
Posted by TerraJo on June 19, 2005, at 10:56:46
In reply to Sleep aides - what are people using?, posted by TamaraJ on June 18, 2005, at 16:04:13
15mg ambien. but i can wake up in the middle of the night hungry.
restoril works well, too.
eating carbs before bed also helps.
though i don't promote it as a long term answer, one beer before bed gives me a restful night's sleep (even though alcohol, in general, is supposed to not give you good sleep.)
t.
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