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Posted by davidla on February 8, 2012, at 21:35:13
I've been on MAOIs for years and so I have always needed a med to help with insomnia. I've tried Lunesta, Trazadone, and now Ambien.
I feel like my memory is getting worse and am concerned it could be the Ambien.
What sleep meds have the lowest risk of memory problems?
Posted by tensor on February 9, 2012, at 3:45:17
In reply to Long-term sleep med with low risk of memory loss?, posted by davidla on February 8, 2012, at 21:35:13
> I've been on MAOIs for years and so I have always needed a med to help with insomnia. I've tried Lunesta, Trazadone, and now Ambien.
>
> I feel like my memory is getting worse and am concerned it could be the Ambien.
>
> What sleep meds have the lowest risk of memory problems?
>
>Maybe you're just getting old? Just kidding ;)
What dose of Ambien do you take?
Posted by davidla on February 9, 2012, at 7:17:23
In reply to Re: Long-term sleep med with low risk of memory loss? » davidla, posted by tensor on February 9, 2012, at 3:45:17
> > I've been on MAOIs for years and so I have always needed a med to help with insomnia. I've tried Lunesta, Trazadone, and now Ambien.
> >
> > I feel like my memory is getting worse and am concerned it could be the Ambien.
> >
> > What sleep meds have the lowest risk of memory problems?
> >
> >
>
> Maybe you're just getting old? Just kidding ;)
> What dose of Ambien do you take?
>I take 10mg.
Posted by Phillipa on February 9, 2012, at 10:18:33
In reply to Re: Long-term sleep med with low risk of memory loss?, posted by davidla on February 9, 2012, at 7:17:23
Funny taken lunesta with benzos but never the ambien. I'd try a low dose of benzos. Phillipa
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on February 9, 2012, at 16:34:49
In reply to Re: Long-term sleep med with low risk of memory loss? » davidla, posted by Phillipa on February 9, 2012, at 10:18:33
Temazepam 15mg 1 hour before bedtime, perhaps with diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 25mg as a booster
Posted by Raisinb on February 9, 2012, at 22:10:13
In reply to Long-term sleep med with low risk of memory loss?, posted by davidla on February 8, 2012, at 21:35:13
I've taken 2 mg of Xanax for a few years for sleep and it's worked like a charm. No memory loss--well, that I can remember, anyway:)
Posted by Phillipa on February 10, 2012, at 18:22:38
In reply to Re: Long-term sleep med with low risk of memory loss?, posted by Raisinb on February 9, 2012, at 22:10:13
Ha Ha I can relate to your statement!!!! Phillipa
Posted by phidippus on February 12, 2012, at 16:08:09
In reply to Long-term sleep med with low risk of memory loss?, posted by davidla on February 8, 2012, at 21:35:13
Clonidine
GabitrilEric
Posted by SLS on February 12, 2012, at 18:50:49
In reply to Re: Long-term sleep med with low risk of memory loss? » davidla, posted by phidippus on February 12, 2012, at 16:08:09
> Clonidine
Can produce depression.
> Gabitril
Can produce agitation.
I'm sure these drugs work for some people, but it is important to be aware of their potential to produce these untoward reactions.
I took Klonopin and Ativan for three years for insomnia and bipolar disorder. These drugs never lost their efficacy. I didn't notice a worsening of memory.
I found Klonopin to be more difficult to discontinue than Ativan.
- Scott
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