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Posted by SheilaC on January 13, 2010, at 19:30:27
We all know how important sleep is. In the past I took low dose Seroquel to sleep along with Klonopin.
Now that I am taking Vyvanse during the day I am having trouble sleeping. My doc gave me Lunesta. I've taken it in the past, but now I am having problems with it.
Lunesta is making me nauseous and tired and even a little depressed. I feel like I am sick.
Does anyone else take ADD meds and something to sleep?
Posted by floatingbridge on January 16, 2010, at 0:12:26
In reply to Sleep problems..., posted by SheilaC on January 13, 2010, at 19:30:27
Sometimes I take generic sonata. Fast-acting and can take it four hours before I need to wake. Lunesta I take when I know early that sleep will be a problem. Really, I need about nine hours plus to get it out of my system.
Posted by Maxime on January 16, 2010, at 5:01:09
In reply to Re: Sleep problems... » SheilaC, posted by floatingbridge on January 16, 2010, at 0:12:26
You could try something like a low dose of amitriptyline or Surmontil. They usually help with sleep.
If ir makes you feel any better I haven't sleep tonight either. :(
Posted by janejane on January 16, 2010, at 7:38:28
In reply to Sleep problems..., posted by SheilaC on January 13, 2010, at 19:30:27
If you're open to trying natural supplements, magnesium citrate might be worth a shot. (Most people don't get enough magnesium in their diets anyway.) It can cause diarrhea if you take too much, so you'd want to start with a small dose first and work up as tolerated. There are some old posts about it if you want to search the archives. I was a life-long insomniac, and I found it very helpful. Just make sure you avoid magnesium oxide because it isn't absorbed as well. There are other forms too (I also like glycinate), but I think citrate is the most popular for insomnia. You can also buy some liquid formulations that have both calcium and magnesium. I have used a lemon one by lifetime and it actually doesn't taste so bad. It was nice getting both minerals at the same time without having to swallow a bunch of horse pills. You just take a tablespoon of it. (I think the plain mag citrate might work a little better for my insomnia, though. Might be different for you.)
Posted by Maxime on January 16, 2010, at 8:42:52
In reply to Re: Sleep problems... » SheilaC, posted by janejane on January 16, 2010, at 7:38:28
Yes, I forgot about magnesium. That a really good idea.
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