Sleep Questions (Page 49)

What’s the best over the counter sleep aid?

Buspirone - Buspar and sleep twitches?

I’ve been on this medication for two weeks it has caused some sleep issues after the first week as far as every time I’m nodding out or waking up I have constant body jerks or movements such as grabbing a tool using a tool facial expressions etc. Anyone experiencing any issues of the sort? Tha... read more

When will I improve? I am feeling awful. I am taking Celexa 20 mg and HRT?

I have anxiety. I started on 10mg of citalopram three weeks ago, but upped it to 20mg 6 days ago. I take it in the morning. I know it’s not long. The anxiety during the day is generally a lot better but my sleep is awful, so I feel hideous during the day with tiredness and a thick foggy head. Do w... read more

One dose of Lexapro burning in chest?

I started taking 10mg Lexapro for anxiety on Tuesday at 1pm by 6pm I started feeling off. Had burning, pins and needles in my chest, arms and torso. I couldn't sleep and couldn't keep anything down. I almost ended up going to the ER because my anxiety was 10x worse. I thought I was dying. Yesterday... read more

Seroquel for depression and sleep?

I have been placed on Seroquel for severe depression and insomnia. It worked great for a month, but now I am experiencing heart palpitations, headaches, and my insomnia is back. I’ve been doing research and found this drug is not indicated for my disorder and seems to be very dangerous. I’m so con... read more

How long does Buspar withdrawal last?

I was on Buspar for 17 days and have now been off 17 days. Both are miserable. I have brain zaps, lightheadedness, poor sleep, extreme thirst, fatigue

Fluoxetine - Is it normal for my depression to be worse?

Started taking 20mg of fluoxetine just over 2 weeks ago. Feeling so unmotivated and just want to sleep all the time. Not even because I’m particularly tired, just because I don’t want to be here. Is this normal in the beginning? Should I stick it out?

Pregabalin - Will pregabalin for anxiety help me if it’s dose is increased?

I take 50mg in the morning and 75mg at night of pregabalin but am suffering so much with anxiety. Would spacing the doses help, the dr wants me to increase the dose and take it 3 times a day. My sleep is so awful at the moment. Can anybody help

Does escitalopram side effects go away?

I have been on escitalopram for 8 days now and have diarrhea, nervous jittery feelings, fatigue and want to sleep in the afternoon. People on this sight have better knowledge than doctors because they have experienced the side effects and lived through it. What doIi take for diarrhea that is safe?... read more

Sertraline - day or night? When do I start?

I was recently prescribed sertraline 25mg but haven't started yet because I see the reviews and some people say it makes you drowsy. Others say it makes it hard to sleep at night. One thing I hate is not getting sleep, I have small children I have to care for all day. So when should I start? Thank... read more

Does Campral help you sleep ?

I wonder if campral helps to hear insomnia from PAWS

Sertraline Side Effects or just my Anxiety?

I’m constantly being told my symptoms are just anxiety but part of me feels that it’s side effects from the medication. I’ve been getting random fast heart rate and then sometimes really slow heart rate. I’ve been feeling lightheaded and extra tired all the time. My dreams are crazy weird lately and... read more

Citalopram - Does Brintellix caused someone insomnia and restlesness while going to sleep?

I took Brintellix for two weeks for depression. It helped me allot with the depression, calmed me down, and gave me lots of motivation for the whole day. The main side effect was that I could not get to sleep at night, and I was constantly used sleeping pills in order to get to sleep. Do someone... read more

Effective medication for insomnia?

I've been on a dose of 200mg of amitriptyline for a very long time (originally prescribed for depression). Now that I'm older I need to reduce the dosage. The problem is that I now cannot sleep without Amitriptyline. My doctor has lowered the dosage to 50mg and has me on 100mg trazodone. It's been... read more

How do you deal with the insomnia that comes with using Parnate?

I've been taking it for 4 months & wake up after 3 hours of sleep & cannot fall asleep again.