Sleep Questions (Page 7)

Gabapentin 100 mg for shingles pain?

My doctor prescribed this for the nerve pain of shingles. I took one at bedtime, as prescribed, and waited almost 2 hours. It didn't seem to affect the pain at all and I could not sleep! I got up around 1:00 AM and took a Tylenol #4. I'm wondering why this drug didn't work for me? Was the dosage... read more

Trazodone makes me tired and drowsy the day after I have taken it?

I take 100 mgs(2 tablets) an hour before I go to bed. I sleep through the night just fine. But the following day, Im tired and drowsy. One tablet doesnt work. Im afraid after i stop taking it, that i will have insomnia back again. I have tried everything else for insomnia, this seems to be working... read more

Clonazepam - what time of the evening do you take your Klonopin?

I was curious as to what time everyone generally takes their Klonopin ... I'm on 2.5 mg. from my new sleep doc (he agreed with me when I saw him on Friday and even gave me refills! much improvement over my gp!) Thanks :)

I have recently been but on Paxil for anxiety disorder.I dont want to gain weight. How to avoid it?

I am 19 I have always suffered anxiety but it was now unbearable. I couldn't get any sleep and was barely eating. I am now taking paxil 20 mg a day and I am worried this will cause a weight gain. I have always been a fit healthy girl. I eat well and exercise daily. I am hoping there is a way around... read more

I am taking 2200mg gabapentin for pain imsomnia itching I am now wetting the bed help anyone else?

Have this problem I am lucky if I sleep 2 hours but my pain has gone away I don't now what to do put up with the pain or wet the bed my doctor said wetting the bed will subside gradually. I have taken to wearing depends to bed but it makes me feel so humiliated.i am only 54 years old and feel like... read more

What is your experience with Trazodone?

Someone please tell me this is mild and safe and tolerable. This is the medication my doctor wants me to try for anxiety, depression, and sleep.

Is 20 mg Melatonin safe what is the highest dose can you take?

How much Seroquel should I take for sleep?

Met with a psychologist this morning. Turned out that I have definitely been reacting to the Ambien. He said it could take my body a few days to a few weeks to get over the withdrawal symptoms of the Ambien because of my medical history. I am off of that & since the Rozerem has not been working, he... read more

45mg mirtazapine,for sleep and depression.the problem,i am sleeping 12 to 13 hrs.to much,help?

i am also prescribed hydrocodone,for arthritis of the spine(dish)as well as clonazepam(anxiety).

Alternative to seroquel for anxiety and sleep problems?

i currently take 75mg of seroquel before bedtime for sleep problems and anxiety. I will be switching due to no coverage for seroquel. What is a logical alternative for me for the treatment of severe anxiety and problems sleeping?

What other drugs treat insomnia, like Seroquel but without the weight gain?

I've been on Seroquel and it has put 40 lbs. on me. Does Tofranil also cause weight gain? How can you find other drugs that treat insomnia in place of Seroquel. Seroquel works great with sleep problems but the weight gain is terrible. What is out there that I can replace it with. I am also on... read more

Menopause - how long does it take for estradiol to start working?

Was just put on Estradiol today for menopause. Had partcial hysterectomy in 1996. Terrible mood swings,irritability, anxiety and sleep deprivation. How long before I should feel medicine start too work?

My son is on vyvance and can not sleep!?

He started taking it in october and he is on 20mg. About 6 days ago he started having major problems sleeping!! Has anyone else had this problem that far along in treatment? Please help.

Wellbutrin - Will insomnia improve?

I only take 75 mg of regular Wellbutrin. I can fall asleep but usually up at 4 or 5 and can't get back to sleep! So tired during the day.

What dose of Remeron do you take as sleep aid and antidepressant?

For those of you who take remeron for a sleep aid as well as an AD, what mg are you on? I'm on my 2cd week of 30 mg, and I know it takes 4 weeks to work as an antidepressant, but I'm still not having the best sleep. I read some posts that 15mg is for insomnia, and after that you can get wired. Can... read more