Insomnia Questions (Page 9)

Does Klonopin work for insomnia?

I have severe insomnia problems. I was recently on Edular. It knocked me out within minutes which was great, but then 2-3 hours later I was wide awake agian. I went to my doctor trying to get her to switch my medicine. HOPING to get Ambien or Lunesta. Something time released, and instead she gave... read more

Is doxepin likely to cause weight gain?

I've had trouble sleeping for years now. I took Seroquel for a long time, and it did help me sleep, but it also seemed to cause me to gain a lot of weight (which I couldn't lose even with dieting and exercise). My doctor switched me to Lunesta, but that didn't seem to help my insomnia. He just... read more

On 10mg Valium built a tolerance is there anything stronger I cant take xanax or klonopin?

i been on 10mgs of Valium 3x a day i dont know if theres anything they can give me stronger been on Valium for 8 moths i have very sever anxiety and probs so they want to keep me on a benzo but im building a tolerance its like im not even taking it (but i still feel alil of it the voices are still... read more

What time should I take ambien, aderall xr, and clonazapam to sleep?

Ambien 20mg, adderall 20mg XR, Clonazapam .5-1mg pnr I take ambien for insomnia (a high dose because my body has always needed a lot), adderall for adhd inattentive type- it's supposed to help with insomnia and anxiety, and clonazapam as needed for anxiety. What time should I take each to fall... read more

How difficult is it to be prescribed to Desoxyn?I've been through the whole list of meds for add?

The one that I've found to do "best" for me is adderall (generic) over ritalin n vyvanse. I'm also on Provigil because I'm so extremely exhausted all of the time. I also suffer from obesity, insomnia and bipolar among many other things (figures on the insomnia-dead tired but still can't fall... read more

Bipolar Disorder - what is bipolar ll versus bipolar l?

After yrs diagnosed with severe chronic depression they added bipolar two. I... think it just isn't quite up to bipolar I. I made 2 trash cans full of chili sauce, had a 1/4 acre garden and canned, froze everything. I bought $2,000 worth of relaxation tapes within a month, had 67 animals on our 10... read more

Sex and insomnia?

Does anyone else (ladies preferably) have trouble sleeping after sex? And this even after taking whichever sleep med of choice BEFORE bed, hubby has even been reluctant so that I can sleep ... lol ... I told him don't not do it for that reason ... he-he ... just curious as to why this happens ...... read more

Viibryd - Insomnia as Side Effect?

I've been taking Viibryd for a week, and I never manage to sleep more than 3-4 hours a night. Has anyone else experienced this, and if so, does the problem subside over time? I'm ready to give up on this!

Zyprexa: Weight gain vs. weight loss?

(I am thinking about switching to Zyprexa... ) I am currently taking 1 mg Risperdal/daily. I have gained a little weight and have been going to the gym regularly for the past 3 months and am seeing no improvement. I am convinced that it is the Risperdal keeping me from being able to lose the... read more

Insomnia: How to take Mirtazapine (Remeron) 7.5 MG for best results?

I have insomnia, under what conditions should I take Mirtazapine (Remeron) 7.5 MG to get the best sleep results? On an empty stomach or with a meal? Right before going to sleep or a few hours before? I ask because I recently tried Ambien, which did nothing to help me. I was so desperate for sleep... read more

How long should I wait to take trazadone after I've taken tramadol?

I take my tramadol at 8 a.m. and don't know when I should take my trazadone and I haven't taken it yet because of the risk of serotonin syndrome. Drugs.com labeled it a major interaction and I don't know if my doctor was attentive in prescribing this since it was two different doctors. Help!

Can a 15 mg capsule of temazepam be cut in half?

I want to taper down with this drug, and all I have at home is the 15mg strength. Thanks.

Effexor - What can you do about the weight gain?

I have been taking Effexor now for two months. I have just increased to 150 mg a day. This drug is amazing! I started on it for perimenopausal symptoms like insomnia and Mood swings. I feel great now! I hardly ever cry now, and sleep pretty well. (Took about a month for that to get better). My main... read more

Trazodone - Took 200mg within two hours and still wide awake. Can not sleep?

Mirtazapine : afraid of losing myself & no motivation?

Hi everyone ! I don't speak english fluently so please don't judge me about that :) Before taking this medication, i had little to no motivation and i was always seeing horrific images of myself (including self injured parts of myself). I never had violents acts on myself, but was taking drugs... read more