Sleep Disorders Questions (Page 28)

I have a question about Rexulti with Effexor XR?

I have been on 300mg of Effexor XR for at least 15 years. All of a sudden, these past two weeks have me in a terrible slump of depression and anxiety. I can't eat, sleep, go anywhere and have bad thoughts. I would like to know if anyone out there has tried Rexulti with Effexor XR. As for side... read more

How do I control my sleep apnea?

Buspar at day, trazodone at night?

Trying to figure something out. I'm taking 7.5mg of Buspar 2x a day. Once early in the morning, the second about 2pm. I've also been given trazodone to help as needed with sleep. I would be taking it about 7 hours after my second Buspar dose. Seems to be fine but there are some flags for these... read more

Trazodone for sleep while on Buspar?

Is it safe to take 10 my of Buspar (5 mg twice a day) with trazodone at night to sleep?

Weaning off of .25 mg Xanax down to 1/2 of .25mg every night for 3 weeks then taking 1/2 3x a week?

I was taking Xanax .25 mg for many years as needed during the day but took it every night for sleep. I want to wean off of it. I took 1/2 of .25 mg for 3 weeks and then 1/2 of .25 mg 3x a week for 3 weeks..Then I decided to stop taking it at all and have trouble falling to sleep so I went back to... read more

Fluvoxamine - experiencing mania as a side effect as well as a withdrawal symptom?

Decreasing dose for good after being prescribed high doses in 2019. Mania has always been a part of the effects, but I did not know how to recognize it. Irritation aside that it wasn’t identified despite being observed by professionals, I feel like there’s a strong reason to decrease the medication ... read more

When on blood pressure meds, what herbal supplementation for sleep cause possible problems?

I take blood pressure meds (lisinopril and chlorthalidone) & I am looking to take herbals to help me sleep. Can I take Valerian Root, Lemon Balm, Passionflower, Chamomile & L-Theanine - with my prescription I currently take with no side affects or concerns? Thanks for any help you can provide.

What OTC drugs relieve tripledemic symptoms in kids?

Why does Wellbutrin XL make me tired? I went from never being able to sleep, to not keeping my...

... eyes open past 10. I have always had agitated depression for as long as I can remember. The agitated part was something the therapist told me. The kind that’s always busy. So, I thought that maybe it would have something to do with it? Does that part go away? Never took an antidepressant, but t... read more

Zanaflex Side Effect: Hearing Loss?

I was just prescribed Zanaflex for muscle cramps related to my attempting to walk again after severely breaking my ankle and wearing a cast for two months. As commonly experienced, I feel sleepy after taking a dose. However, I also experience hearing loss in both ears after taking a dose. The... read more

What can I take for an allergic reaction to a mosquito bite instead of Benadryl?

I was bitten by a mosquito two days ago on my arm and hand. I have had excessive swelling and used to always take Dimetane as a child. Benadryl makes me very sleepy. Is there a different antihistamine that I can take other than Benadryl?

When will I sleep better on citalopram?

I'm just over week 6 on 20mg of citalopram and I am not consistently sleeping well. I wake up on the dot 2.30am and then drift in and out of sleep. I occasionally take 5mg of Melatonin which does help and I actually get a decent night doing that. Also my weight has crept up by a couple of pounds... read more

Not sleeping after taking 200 mg trazodone?

6 year old on 200 mg trazodone but still won't sleep. Parent states she gave it to him at 7 p.m., still fully awake at 4 a.m. She also states that most times he only sleeps 3-4 hrs a night. He also takes clonidine 1 1/2 mg 3x a day, atomoxetine 18 mg once a day and paliperidone 9 mg once a day

Entresto gives me a heavy mucousy cough. Is there a way to reduce its severity?

I am constantly coughing up sticky thick mucous especially bothersome at night when trying to sleep. Does anyone have a remedy?

Insomnia due to anxiety about not getting to sleep?

I have had issues with trying to control sleep for many years. Taking 1.5 milligrams of Ativan before bedtime helps me sleep for about 5 hours. I am also on Paxil now waiting for the 30 milligrams to kick in. How long can I take this Ativan for help with my sleep . Not knowing causes more anxiety... read more