Sleep Disorders Questions (Page 26)

How many days should I stop taking mirtazapine before drinking alcohol?

Hello. I have just been prescribed today mirtazapine (15mg) as I struggle to sleep. I have been instructed to take one tablet per night before bed. I know this drug can increase drowsiness and increase the effects of alcohol while taken together, but I was wondering if I could drink alcohol at all?... read more

I am taking azithromycin. Can I also take Tylenol Daytime Cold medicine?

I have strep throat and am now taking azithromycin, 250 mg. Is it okay to take any other cold medications that would help me sleep?

Does lorazepam cause blackouts?

I recently started taking Lorazepam occasionally to help me sleep. I am experiencing blackouts (similar to those caused by drinking too much alcohol) for two days after I take one(1 mg). Is this normal?

Does Latuda have to be taken with 350 calories?

I’ve been taking 20 mg of Latuda for 1 month. To my understanding, Latuda doesn’t absorb into your system unless taken with food. I tried taking it with dinner but I get way too sleepy and drowsy and end up falling asleep much earlier than intended (I have issues with hypersomnia so... read more

Can you take a diazepam before a colonoscopy?

Hi I'm going in for a colonoscopy is it ok to take a diazepam at nighttime to help me sleep. I'm taking moviprep the day before which says there is no interaction. Thank you Lee

I will be having surgery and have been taking Klonopin for 35 years. It seems like my surgeon...

... wants me to stop it before surgery, but I know that I will have withdrawals and not be able to sleep. Also, after surgery, I have been prescribed opioids, so how can I continue to take the Klonopin for sleep? Help!

Is it safe to take Eliquis and Nyquil daily?

I’ve been taking one dose of NyQuil before bedtime to help cough and sleep. I’m also taking eliquis 5mg twice a day following pulmonary embolism 1 1/2 years ago. Does NyQuil interact with eliquis? Appreciate hearing from you. HM

I accidentally took two of my 100mg trazodone pills. I use it for sleep. I’m not going to die am I?

Why did I test positive for benzodiazepines in my drug test?

I am currently on Cryselle (birth control), levalbuterol (inhaler) as needed, I take melatonin to help me sleep (has a Stevia extract), I take one a day women's vitamins, and a temporary UTI drug (Bactrim). I am currently in school to become an MA and have never used any sort or anti anxiety... read more

When can I expect mirtazapine to help with sleep?

I have been on mirtazapine for 5 weeks mainly for insomnia but also have anxiety had no improvement with sleep so on zopiclone which does give me some sleep anyone else found it not helping with sleep ?as all reviews are saying it works well am I being impatient and not given it enough time ?

Wellbutrin SR or XL? Which one is better over all? Thank you!?

I have been on bupropion SR 150 mg for 10 days, and ringing on the ears has not subsided, and my sleep is terrible, even taking Xanax at night, only get 4 hours of sleep. Also my anxiety is a little worst. Will I be able to sleep? Will these side effects go away?

What can I take with vortioxetine to help me sleep?

I've recently switched from trazodone to vortioxetine. Vortioxetine fewer side effects. But I need something to help me sleep now I'm not taking trazodone. What can I take with vortioxetine to help me sleep?

Taking mirtazapine at night for sleep?

I’ve started with mirtazapine due to GAD and weight loss and am up to 15mg at night. I sleep through the night well. I still feel the anxiety issues during the day. I take clonazepam for it, trying to take as little as possible... total of .5mg/day. Only negative side effect is voice... read more

Doxepin not working for sleep?

Hope somebody help I have life long insomnia I took benzo Xanax 1 mg and amitriptyline 125 mg for 21 years gp stopped Xanax (in UK) changed my meds to doxepin only I was taking 125 mg at night sleeping very good but it gave me a minor panic attack feeling suffocating of throat so after a year... read more

Safe with low dose Seroquel if keeping track on weight?

Hi! New to this... I am 1-2 times per week taking Seroquel for sleep, dosage 25-50 mg. Works fine for me. I used to take the same amount with Olanzapine but found the drowziness and apetite increase to be much tougher for that compared to Seroquel. Would you say it is "safe" to use... read more