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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.
P
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
P
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.?
fb
Posted by maxime on November 4, 2009, at 21:25:38
In reply to Re: Sleep suggestions please » maxime, posted by floatingbridge on November 4, 2009, at 15:32:45
Lowered mood but well, almost okay. It really was lowered. But tonight I feel better. Thanks!
Posted by maxime on November 5, 2009, at 13:24:53
In reply to Re: Sleep suggestions please » floatingbridge, posted by maxime on November 4, 2009, at 21:25:38
I slept again last night, but woke up groggy and nauseous. Tonight I will take just 1.5 of the pills instead of 2 and maybe that will help. I don't like the way it's making me feel, but I have to get sleep. Sigh.
Posted by Phillipa on November 5, 2009, at 18:14:16
In reply to Re: Sleep suggestions please, posted by maxime on November 5, 2009, at 13:24:53
Maxie sounds like a plan. Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on November 7, 2009, at 13:16:33
In reply to Re: Sleep suggestions please » maxime, posted by Phillipa on November 5, 2009, at 18:14:16
My plan didn't work. :( 1.5 pills doesn't do the trick. I really need to find something else to take.
Posted by Phillipa on November 7, 2009, at 19:05:14
In reply to Re: Sleep suggestions please » Phillipa, posted by Maxime on November 7, 2009, at 13:16:33
Sorry and sitting here right now could fall asleep don't know why? Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on November 15, 2009, at 12:28:11
In reply to Re: Sleep suggestions please » Maxime, posted by Phillipa on November 7, 2009, at 19:05:14
I'm finally in a great sleep cycle thanks to the meds. I still use but I only take 1 instead of 2. It has really made a difference in my mood.
Thanks for your help and suggestions everyone!
Posted by floatingbridge on November 15, 2009, at 13:17:22
In reply to Thank you!, posted by Maxime on November 15, 2009, at 12:28:11
Posted by Phillipa on November 15, 2009, at 18:37:48
In reply to Thank you!, posted by Maxime on November 15, 2009, at 12:28:11
Maxie so are you in remission now? Sleeping and the parnate and all? Love Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on November 15, 2009, at 20:57:12
In reply to Re: Thank you! » Maxime, posted by Phillipa on November 15, 2009, at 18:37:48
I'm just able to sleep with the help of Loxapine. But at least I am sleeping and 1 pill doesn't make me too groggy the next day.
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