Posted by jsarirose on October 8, 2002, at 21:44:50
In reply to Re: Is Sleep only main problem with Nardil? » chad_3, posted by dlevine on October 6, 2002, at 22:03:55
> > I know that sometimes trazodone (I don't really recommend it) is used.
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> Why don't you recommend Trazadone? I've used Trazadone & Klonopin as a hypnotic every night for several years. I simply cannot sleep without taking some kind of hypnotic. I've tried everything: lowering my Nardil dose, taking it at different times in the day, exercise, etc., and nothing works. As it is, I only get 3-5 hours of broken sleep each night--and that is WITH my Klonopin & Trazadone!I take Parnate (another MAOI) and Trazodone for sleep. I've tried numerous anti-depressents and every time I have insomnia with one I use Trazodone. I've tried Klonopin and others, but I've had the most success with Trazodone. The dosage varies from as little as 25mg to as much as 150mg depending on the other drugs I'm taking.
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> > Ambien is often used.
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> I've considered Ambien. But how safe & effective is Ambien over the long-term?I really don't recommend Ambien or Sonata. They are both sleeping pills and their effectiveness will wane over time causing you to need to keep increasing the dosage. They are really made for short-term sleep problems, not long term need. And they are addictive. I know Klonopin can be addictive too, but from what I've heard if it's used as a sleep aid it shouldn't really be too addictive. I've never heard if Trazodone is considered addictive, but I don't believe it is.
-Jessica
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