Insomnia Questions (Page 26)

Why has amitriptyline caused me breathing issues and chest tightness?

I started taking amitriptyline and just over a week later and started getting chest pains and struggled breathing. Now 3 months later I’m still struggling with those issues and I’ve been off the medication for just over 2 weeks.

Sertraline - How bad is insomnia on Zoloft ?

Hi there just wondering how long the side effects of Zoloft “ insomnia “ and “sleepless “ nights last , recently diagnosed for PTSD am hesitant on starting this med I was previous on mirtazapine to help sleep as I am suffering badly at present Insomnia almost nightly . The... read more

Max dose of melatonin for adults?

Olanzapine - Do they prescribe this medication for people with anxiety? And is it related to Xanax?

Just want to know if can be prescribed for anxiety issues or used in replace or related to the Xanax family?

Quetiapine - daytime over-sedation by seroquel?

300 mg at bedtime is helping my chronic, extreme insomnia, but the weak, fatigued feeling during the next day has me wondering if Seroquel is the med for me. If I persevere with this much Seroquel at night will the daytime sedation diminish or is it becoming time I ask my shrink for a different med?

Ambien - I have Restless Leg Syndrome that is causing insomnia.

Unsuccessfully tried different prescriptions

Xanax - Does this also help you to sleep better if taken at night before bedtime?

I am on Lorazepam for a number of years and it is not working as well as it was and I am thinking of changing but need something to also help me sleep too!

Can I take 30mg of my Temazepam in the morning to help with my anxiety?

Curious to to know if I could take 30mg’s of my Temazepam prescription in the mornings, rather than at night, as it doesn’t allow me to sleep, but absolutely calms my anxiety down. Or if there is something more fit for just panic attacks + or medium length acting to help me manage my... read more

Does propranolol cause sleep disturbance/nightmares/insomnia?

For those of you doing well on propranolol for anxiety, I've read a lot about how it can cause nightmares and insomnia. What was your experience? I just started the medication and I already deal with insomnia and unsettling dreams. I'm afraid the medication will make this worse. Please... read more

Effexor (37. 5 mg venlafaxicine hcl tablet) with trazodone added for sleep.Is it safe?

Is it safe to take effexor with trazodone (at night for sleep). I heard it is prescribed as a natural sleep aide. I'm just worried if it is safe to take these two drugs and if trazodone works for sleep? Does anyone have side effects?

2 weeks on Lexapro and I’m nervous?

I posted a week ago about starting Lexapro to help my anxiety and depression and insomnia issues. I’ve noticed some changes in my anxiety and I’m starting to feel less anxious during the day, but I still have some really terrible days too. I’m not able to sleep still right now... read more

What options do I have if Ambien (zolpidem) 10mg is not working anymore?

I’m 25 years old now and I have insomnia since I was 19-20, and that’s when I started taking zolpidem. I loved it, it put me to sleep immediately. But now, I’d say these last year, I literally don’t feel anything after taking it (I don’t stay on my phone anymore, just... read more

How do I sleep after taking Vyvanse?

I'm on 20 mg of Vyvanse for school and I need to be on it. I can't sleep at night. Melatonin helps for now, but eventually it will stop working, I've taken it before. EVERY SINGLE medicine that I add to Vyvanse makes me suicidal and depressed. Every single one. I've tried like... read more

How many hours or minutes should I take quetiapine before I go to sleep?

I use quetiapine for insomnia, How many hours or minutes should I take quetiapine before I go to bed?

Can you take melatonin (10mg) with Zoloft?

Sometimes I suffer from restless nights and insomnia and was wondering if melatonin is safe to take with Zoloft.