Insomnia Questions (Page 12)

20 years of Maintenance dose of Trazodone and Alcohol?

I'm being told that my 50mg maintenance dose of Trazodone prohibits me from EVER drinking alcoholic beverages. In fact, in the state of AZ, I've been charged with DUI - Drugs as I had a metabolite of Trazodone in my blood after drinking wine the night before. Not over the limit on BAC but some... read more

I've been taking one tylenol PM every night for a month, no other medications, is that bad?

I've been under a lot of stress and can't sleep well unless I take a pill. I only take one pill of tylenol PM normal strength since the end of January this year. I'm concerned with what this could do to my liver and if I should consider changing to another drug that does not contain acetaminophen.

Zolpidem - Does taking this make you hungry?

I take Trazadone and Zolpidem to make me sleep. I take 100 mg of Trazadone and 10 mg of Zolpidem. I used to take 200 mg of Trazadone but I am tapering of of it. After I take birth this meds, I eat like crazy! I will eat anything! Does anyone know which med could be causing this? Thanks!!!

Brintellix - Does anyone have problems with Insomnia on this med?

Has anyone experienced insomnia which stopped after a while again on this med? I have serious trouble with it and ask myself if it's going to stop on this med. I had no problems sleeping before the med. Thanks!

Does Trazodone cause indigestion and/or heartburn?

I recently was prescribed Trazodone 50mg at night for insomnia and depression. After the first dose last night, I have struggled all day with significant indigestion and heartburn. I've read all the reviews and no one has mentioned anything about these side effects.

Would it be safe for someone who takes tramadol daily to take LOW DOSE trazodone just at bedtime?

I take tramadol 50-100mg, 2-3x/day for moderate to severe endometriosis pain (for several years). I'm battling a particularly stubborn bought of insomnia and melatonin/herbal remedies are failing me. I prefer not to take benzodiazepines or Ambien, Soma, or anything of that nature. Have had great... read more

If I take a low dose of Buspar in the morning will it still cause insomnia?

I just got prescribed Buspar for anxiety. I take Wellbutrin for depression because it has the least side effects. Unfortunately does nothing for my anxiety. I am supposed to take Buspar twice a day I took my first one around 6 pm ... only half. I haven't slept all night, not one minute. Now my... read more

Medication - Has anyone ever taken low dose mirtazapine (Remeron) for sleep?

I’ve taken it for 10 days and I sleep well, but the next day’s reaction is troubling. I am nauseous and agitated.

Does Valium work well for a muscle relaxer?

I’m allergic to so many of the muscle relaxers, I want to try something different. I take methocarbamol without a problem but it doesn’t work very well. I’m hoping to get some relief somehow. I’m slowly weaning off duloxetine and I stopped taking gabapentin and trazodone without weaning. I’m having ... read more

Which is best for RLS? Klonopin,Valium,xanax or flexeril?

And which is also best for noctornal legs cramps

Abilify +ve effects except for restlessness and insomnia - what will happen if I increase my dose?

I am on the 10 mg/day dose. It has really improved my life lately by lifting my mood (was in major, apparently bipolar, depression) and decreasing my anxiety to where I can leave the house sometimes now (severe anxiety is apparently also caused by the bipolar). The only problem is it's really... read more

Starting with Lexapro and experiencing increased anxiety?

I work in a stressful job and experience low levels of anxiety. My main issue is frequent bouts with insomnia. My doctor suggested trying to reduce anxiety levels (typically higher at night), to help with my insomnia. I have tried Celexa and Zoloff in the past. I am now on Lexapro because it is... read more

I have been on zoloft for 1 week & have not slept & had an upset stomach - how long will this last?

I have tried tylenol PM, unisom, melatonin.My doctor does not want to prescribe me a sleeping pill. Can anyone tell me how long the insomnia and upset stomach will last?

Has anyone taken Trazadone for insomnia, and had it keep you wide awake the first 2 nights?

Has anyone tried l-theanine at bedtime to counter bouts of restless legs syndrome (RLS)?

There have been some reports that it helps increase dopamine levels in the nervous system. Some of the medicines given to prevent RLS, like gabapentin, are thought to work by this mechanism. Conversely, some medications, such as certain antipsychotics, are dopamine antagonists and sometimes seem to... read more