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Propranolol - Beta blocker for insomnia?
I have ocd. I constantly ruminate about sleep! I monitor the process of falling asleep and thinks about the loss of consciousness As I drop off I would get this fight or flight jerk which pulls me back. It's impossible to control. Seems to be controlled by subconscious. I wonder if beta... read more
Lexapro insomnia & tingling feeling in legs & tight jaw?
I was on Lexapro 5mg for 8 days then 2.5 for 3 days. I decided to get offBecause of the side effects of more anxiety and depression and insomnia that I never had before and restlessness. when I was on the Lexapro I would wake up at 3:30 in morning with nocturnal panic attacks tingling feelings in... read more
Sertraline - I have had insomnia for most of my life and am wondering if Zoloft would help?
I have been on clonazepam for several years to help with my anxiety and insomnia. The clonazepam helps me tremendously with sleep but I keep needing a stronger dose. My doctor suggested that I try an anti-depressant. I have been reading alot about Zoloft and it sounds like it will help with anxiety... read more
How long before Trazodone works?
My doctor prescribed Trazodone for insomnia. I tried it for the first time last night (100 mg), and absolutely could not fall asleep. I was sleepy, and my eyelids were heavy, but I could not sleep. Will this get better in time, or should I stop using it?
How do you treat severe insomnia on EMSAM?
In 1982 I was put on Nardil 15mg and could only sleep 2 hours a night, then added Ativan 2mg and Benadryl. I had to stay in hospital until I could sleep at least 6 hrs. Now I am on EMSAM patch 9mg every other day because of insomnia and still suffer with sleeplessness. And now I don't have the... read more
Going off of Lexapro 10mg 1x/day after six days. Today is day one sans the meds. What to expect?
... I had been experiencing bad side effects - terrible stomach problems, dizziness, insomnia, nervousness, jitters, no emotion, everything this drug is not supposed to do to you it did to me. I just did not feel right nor did I like what it was doing to me. My doctor and therapist both endorsed... read more
Has anyone successfully stopped using melatonin? I've been taking 6mg at night before bed for the?
... last 6 weeks... started with 1.5 mg, went to 3mg and then increased to 6mg per my doctor's advice when I was dealing with some stress and anxiety that are long gone. I'm weaning off of the bedtime lorazepam and then want to wean off of the melatoin and get my normal rhythms back. Any... read more
Will Melatonin react with Lamotrigine?
Would it be safe to take Melatonin when you also take Lamotrigine?
Is 10mg of Doxepin too high a dose for sleep problems?
I was prescribed Doxepin for sleep problems, but the prescription is for 10mg caplets. All I have read suggest 3mg or 6 mg for insomnia; 150-300mg for anti-drepression. Is 10mg too much to start for trying to help my insomnia? will it have some of the side effects noted for the higher... read more
Will doxepin, clonazapam, or zoloft show positive on a drug screening, and under what category?
My 23 year old son has been in rehab twice in the past two years and was released from the last treatment center 3 months ago. His drugs of choice were hydrocodone, oxycontin, methamphetamine, and marijuana. He has started to fall into old patterns that make his wife and I concerned that he may be... read more
Anyone have heart rate or rythm issues with trazodone. Read about serious side affects with it?
I have anxiety, insomnia and get heart palpitations and pvc's. I am scared trazodone could make these worse. I took it 2 nights and it did help me sleep, but am anxious it can cause a heart rate problem. I also just started celexa with it.
Is mirtazapine also used for alcohol and benzo withdrawals?
Just started 45mg a day, stopped my benzo intake and just mirtazapine for sleep. I get that brain buzz all the time
Can I let ambien dissolve under my tongue?
ambien dont work as good as it used to so i wanted to know if it was safe to let it dissolve under my tongue and if that woud work better?
My dr. told me that Valerian root would help me with my benzos withdarwls & not having my meds?
I was told to go to a pharamacy and ask for valerian root which Dr. Mattewson said it would help me about my xanax situation. I've been on xaxax for 20 yrs and that's the only meds that help me with my bipolar & epilisey and he aint helped me out any all in the way i know whats best... read more
Could Mirtazapine be causing panic attacks?
This week I have had 2 panic/anxiety attacks - which is quite un common for me. I have had them on and off over the years but 2 in 1 week! I am wondering if it is the Mirtazapine? Sometimes you think great, got one this solved (my sleep) then something else pops up! Like I said, I have had them in... read more
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