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Posted by dapper on July 11, 2008, at 16:16:04
So as I got off effexor and switched to stablon, my newest side effect is it takes about 4 or 5 hours to fall asleep. My sex drive and fatigue during the day have gone away, so I can put up with this new side effect. But the insomnia spells are getting annoying. Any suggestions? I tried melatonin back when on effexor, but it messed with my mood, like it was conflicting with the med, so I am weary to try it again...
Posted by JohnnyBLinux on July 11, 2008, at 23:20:32
In reply to How to get some ZZZ's!!!, posted by dapper on July 11, 2008, at 16:16:04
Have you tried any herbal supplements such as valerian root, chamomile tea, or kava kava?
OTC Benadryl, Tylenol PM or Advil PM might help too.
Good luck.
* p.s. Unless you have a melatonin deficiency, supplementing w/ melatonin won't help; it might even be harmful in the long-term. Doesn't work for me as a sleep-aid.
Posted by raisinb on July 11, 2008, at 23:52:43
In reply to How to get some ZZZ's!!!, posted by dapper on July 11, 2008, at 16:16:04
If you want, you could ask your doctor for some Lunesta to see if it works for you.
I highly recommend it. It's the only thing that has worked long term for my insomnia (which is bad--without meds I can go four or five days without sleeping). I have been on it for a year, and the only time it did not work was when I first went on Wellbutrin, which causes very bad insomnia.
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