Posted by JohnX2 on December 2, 2001, at 15:57:39
In reply to Sleeping Agent, Strong One Needed?!?, posted by blondemomints on December 2, 2001, at 11:24:57
This is a more novel approach.
How about a large dose of Zanaflex (tizanidine)?
Main side effect is drowsiness, but
that is about it. Knocked me off my feet as
a side effect. But I'm taking it for something
else. Will wear off before you wake up due to its
short 1/2 life (time to eliminate in your
body).Other stadbys are Serzone or Trazadone.
Klonopin works well too.regards,
john
> My current cocktail is .50 mg in a.m. of Risperdal (taken at night makes me wired) and 10 mg in a.m. of Prozac.
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> My problem is insomnia! I have tried almost everything including Ambien (too short acting and after 3-4 days it does nada for me at all). Most recently I tried Restoril (30 mg) and it was like I hadn't taken anything at all!
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> I can take Xanax and it will calm me down but doesn't really put me to sleep and keep me asleep. I'm going to call my pdoc tomorrow to see what else I can try.
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> Any suggestions on a good sleeping pill that is gonna knock me out for a good 8 hours????? (I don't do caffeine or drink, etc. so those things are not factors).
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> Thanks for any input!
> Robin
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