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Posted by Maxime on October 29, 2009, at 20:05:03
In reply to Re: How about Haldol? » Maxime, posted by Phillipa on October 29, 2009, at 19:40:36
I've created a mess that I can't undo. And I have no one to help me or who cares. Why am I always ALONE. I'm there for other people but no one is ever here for me!
I'm going to bed.
Posted by Maxime on October 30, 2009, at 17:36:56
In reply to Re: How about Haldol? » Phillipa, posted by Maxime on October 29, 2009, at 20:05:03
Despite having slept until 3pm yesterday, the Loxapac worked and I slept another 12 hours. I am very grateful. Now let's see if it works two nights in a row ... that will be the test. Although I hope it doesn't always make me sleep for so long as I am used to only sleeping about 4 hours a night. But I guess it's because I needed it. Yay Loxapac
PS My life is still a mess.
Posted by floatingbridge on October 30, 2009, at 19:18:04
In reply to It worked, posted by Maxime on October 30, 2009, at 17:36:56
> Despite having slept until 3pm yesterday, the Loxapac worked and I slept another 12 hours. I am very grateful. Now let's see if it works two nights in a row ... that will be the test. Although I hope it doesn't always make me sleep for so long as I am used to only sleeping about 4 hours a night. But I guess it's because I needed it. Yay Loxapac
>
> PS My life is still a mess.Hooray ! --Except for the mess part :-( Well, life is always a bit more manageable after sleep.
Hope it keeps working it's magic,
hugs,
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Posted by Phillipa on October 30, 2009, at 22:13:45
In reply to Happy, happy, happy! Re: It worked, posted by floatingbridge on October 30, 2009, at 19:18:04
Maxie congrats. Love Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on October 31, 2009, at 9:20:48
In reply to It worked, posted by Maxime on October 30, 2009, at 17:36:56
It didn't work last night. :(
Posted by floatingbridge on October 31, 2009, at 10:33:55
In reply to Re: It worked, posted by Maxime on October 31, 2009, at 9:20:48
> It didn't work last night. :(
Well, crumbs! Maybe tonight? Did it make you 'trance-out'? (What happens to me when sleep meds fail.)
so sorry, Maxie,
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Posted by Maxime on October 31, 2009, at 15:06:57
In reply to Re: It worked, posted by floatingbridge on October 31, 2009, at 10:33:55
Yes, it made me quite the zombie. I wouldn't have been able to get up and do anything without falling over. Maybe it's because I slept 12 hours the night before which is a lot for me. I am not giving up hope yet. :-)
Posted by Phidippus on October 31, 2009, at 18:41:53
In reply to Sleep suggestions please, posted by Maxime on October 25, 2009, at 18:04:33
PRAZOSIN
CYPROHEPTADIN
100 mg of TRAMADOLWHAT IS KEEPING YOU UP? THINKING?
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Dexedrin 45 mg
Geodon 80 mg
Keppra 1000 mg
Lexapro 20 mg
Gabitril prn
Tramadol prn
Posted by Phidippus on October 31, 2009, at 19:09:49
In reply to Re: How about Haldol? » Phillipa, posted by Maxime on October 29, 2009, at 20:05:03
I can be here for you :)
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Posted by Phillipa on October 31, 2009, at 21:03:15
In reply to Re: How about Haldol? » Maxime, posted by Phidippus on October 31, 2009, at 19:09:49
Maxie maybe alternate the meds and set an alarm? Love Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on October 31, 2009, at 21:46:26
In reply to Re: Sleep suggestions please » Maxime, posted by Phidippus on October 31, 2009, at 18:41:53
> PRAZOSIN
> CYPROHEPTADIN
> 100 mg of TRAMADOL
>
> WHAT IS KEEPING YOU UP? THINKING?
>
> PYes, I have a lot of problems right now. Mainly financial that are preventing me from sleeping. That and the Parnate of course.
Posted by Maxime on October 31, 2009, at 21:47:05
In reply to Re: How about Haldol? » Maxime, posted by Phidippus on October 31, 2009, at 19:09:49
> I can be here for you :)
>
> PI appreciate that very much. Thank you.
Posted by Maxime on October 31, 2009, at 21:48:26
In reply to Re: How about Haldol?, posted by Phillipa on October 31, 2009, at 21:03:15
> Maxie maybe alternate the meds and set an alarm? Love Phillipa
Tonight I am taking double the dosage of the Loxapec because it's prescribed that I can. And yes, I have set an alarm just in case!
Posted by Phidippus on November 1, 2009, at 3:34:05
In reply to Re: Sleep suggestions please » Phidippus, posted by Maxime on October 31, 2009, at 21:46:26
The Tramadol might just help - it can help stop those pesky ruminations.
Nevermind the Cyproheptadine it interacts with MAOIs.
Try Prazosin or Clonodine.
P
Posted by Maxime on November 1, 2009, at 18:15:15
In reply to Re: Sleep suggestions please » Maxime, posted by Phidippus on November 1, 2009, at 3:34:05
Isn't Tramadol an opiate, or I am thinking of something else?
Posted by Maxime on November 1, 2009, at 18:16:56
In reply to Re: Sleep suggestions please » Maxime, posted by Phidippus on November 1, 2009, at 3:34:05
I slept for 12 hours on 2 pills of the Loxapine. Thing is, I really don't want to take this med because of weight gain. Maybe tonight I will try going it solo and see what happens. Maybe I just needed those few nights of 12 hours!
Posted by Phidippus on November 1, 2009, at 22:42:50
In reply to Re: Sleep suggestions please » Phidippus, posted by Maxime on November 1, 2009, at 18:15:15
> Isn't Tramadol an opiate, or I am thinking of something else?
Tramadol possesses agonist actions at the μ-opioid receptor and affects reuptake at the noradrenergic and serotonergic systems. Its also an NMDA antagonist.
It has helped me sleep when nothing else would, mainly because it can cause a very pleasant state of dissociation.
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Posted by Maxime on November 2, 2009, at 17:02:29
In reply to Re: Sleep suggestions please » Maxime, posted by Phidippus on November 1, 2009, at 22:42:50
My pdoc would never prescribe that for me. We talked about opiods for my depression and he wouldn't do it. Too bad.
Posted by Phidippus on November 2, 2009, at 20:16:28
In reply to Re: Sleep suggestions please » Phidippus, posted by Maxime on November 2, 2009, at 17:02:29
> My pdoc would never prescribe that for me. We talked about opiods for my depression and he wouldn't do it. Too bad.
Go see a neurologist and tell them you have trigemenal neuralgia. LOL
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Posted by Maxime on November 3, 2009, at 3:31:29
In reply to Re: Sleep suggestions please » Phidippus, posted by Maxime on November 2, 2009, at 17:02:29
I've slept 2 hours tonight. It's going to be a long day. :(
Posted by Maxime on November 3, 2009, at 10:23:04
In reply to Re: Sleep suggestions please, posted by Maxime on November 3, 2009, at 3:31:29
I only slept another 2 hours last night. I am really feeling it and I missed an important appt.
Posted by floatingbridge on November 3, 2009, at 12:55:50
In reply to Re: Sleep suggestions please, posted by Maxime on November 3, 2009, at 10:23:04
> I only slept another 2 hours last night. I am really feeling it and I missed an important appt.
Maxime,
Have you bugged your doctor again? Do you think about posting a new thread for different ideas?
concerned,
hugs,fb
Posted by Maxime on November 3, 2009, at 14:55:56
In reply to Re: Sleep suggestions please » Maxime, posted by floatingbridge on November 3, 2009, at 12:55:50
I haven't contacted my doctor yet. I will see him on Friday. I really don't know what will work. I seem to be immune to everything. Last night I didn't take any meds so hopefully tonight when I do, I will sleep. I need it so badly. My mood is much lower today. :(
Thank you for your concern. *hugs*
Posted by maxime on November 4, 2009, at 14:19:46
In reply to Re: Sleep suggestions please » floatingbridge, posted by Maxime on November 3, 2009, at 14:55:56
I took two of the Loxapine pills last night and I slept 12 hours. What a relief. The only problem is that I feel drugged during the day and I think it effects my mood (mood is lower). I really don't want to feel this way every day, but I need to sleep. Such a problem!!!
Posted by floatingbridge on November 4, 2009, at 15:32:45
In reply to Re: Sleep suggestions please, posted by maxime on November 4, 2009, at 14:19:46
Yes Maxime, I hear you. That has happened to me when I've doubled up on sleep meds. Lowered mood and hung-over (my term). For me, sleep is better than no sleep--I need lots of it.
Lowered mood, but o.k.?
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