Insomnia Questions (Page 12)

Abilify +ve effects except for restlessness and insomnia - what will happen if I increase my dose?

I am on the 10 mg/day dose. It has really improved my life lately by lifting my mood (was in major, apparently bipolar, depression) and decreasing my anxiety to where I can leave the house sometimes now (severe anxiety is apparently also caused by the bipolar). The only problem is it's really... read more

Starting with Lexapro and experiencing increased anxiety?

I work in a stressful job and experience low levels of anxiety. My main issue is frequent bouts with insomnia. My doctor suggested trying to reduce anxiety levels (typically higher at night), to help with my insomnia. I have tried Celexa and Zoloff in the past. I am now on Lexapro because it is... read more

I can take over 14mg lorazepam in one day & it doesnt do anything for my anxiety.whats wrong w/me?

I have been on zoloft for 1 week & have not slept & had an upset stomach - how long will this last?

I have tried tylenol PM, unisom, melatonin.My doctor does not want to prescribe me a sleeping pill. Can anyone tell me how long the insomnia and upset stomach will last?

Has anyone taken Trazadone for insomnia, and had it keep you wide awake the first 2 nights?

Has anyone tried l-theanine at bedtime to counter bouts of restless legs syndrome (RLS)?

There have been some reports that it helps increase dopamine levels in the nervous system. Some of the medicines given to prevent RLS, like gabapentin, are thought to work by this mechanism. Conversely, some medications, such as certain antipsychotics, are dopamine antagonists and sometimes seem to... read more

Trazodone - Is trazadone addicting?

I have been taking Xanax for several years and am obviously dependent on it, but need it anyway. I forgot to ask my doctor if Trazodone is addictive. Can anyone help, please?

Gabapentin - Has anyone used gabaentin for vertigo and dizzyness? My doctor has just perscribed it?

I have had daily dizzy spells for almost year. I have been to several doctors and been given several differnent meds and nothing has worked. I have had c-scan and mri, nothing there.Vertigo is so bad that I have to spend many hours in bed because I can't function. I feel that I have no control... read more

Facial tic from Seroquel?

I have had a lower right eye facial tic for approximately 3 months now; occurring frequently throughout the day. There are a number of medical reasons for eyelid tics/twitches. Am concerned though that it could be caused by the SeroquelXR I am taking for sleep. I am only taking 50 mg. Has anyone... read more

Ambien not working, should I try rozeram, any advice please?

Doctor has given me Ambien 10 mg to start ... worked for two weeks then nothing ... so called Doc and she gave me the CR 12.5 mg. that has done nothing not even first time ... what is a person to do to try and get some sleep? I thought about asking her about getting a scrip for Rozeram, but... read more

I wanted to know if I can take trazodone with my high blood pressure medication?

I am currently experiencing extreme anxiety, depression, and insomnia and i need help. I have been on trazodone before, but I wasn't taking high blood pressure meds then and now I wonder if it is safe to start back on trazodone. I am going to see my doctor tomorrow and I would like to ask her... read more

Has anyone gotten a bad batch of medication that didn't work?

I got a refill of Pristiq, not generic, that led the severe depression returning, a stopping of my major side effect of nightmares, and I had 2 weeks of insomnia which I have never had with the medications that I take at night. Suspecting that the medication wasn't any good, I got an early... read more

I take 50mg of Trazodone at night. I cough due to a lot of mucous. What cough medicine can I take?

I have COPD, which causes me to cough all night, so I cannot sleep even with the Trazodone. I looked at drug interactions of Trazodone and Tussin DM Max, which I took before I was prescribed the Trazodone, and taking the two was a high risk. I need to find a safe cough medicine so I won't be... read more

Alprazolam and Zolpidem Tartrate,,, can they be taken together?

Ok, so I'll try this again. I have been prescribed both of these meds by my physician for their main intended purposes; Xanax for panic/stress attacks, and Ambien for insomnia. She told me specifically, and I quote "Do not take these two together as it is possible you may NOT wake back... read more

Does anyone know a remedy for severe upset stomach caused by trazodone?

Last night I took my trazodone before bed as usual but I think I didn't eat enough or something because I woke up two hours later with insanely bad nausea and diarrhea. The diarrhea is gone but I'm so queasy that when I'm in bed and I move-my stomach feels super uneasy. Does anyone... read more