Insomnia Questions (Page 13)

Trazodone - Is trazadone addicting?

I have been taking Xanax for several years and am obviously dependent on it, but need it anyway. I forgot to ask my doctor if Trazodone is addictive. Can anyone help, please?

Gabapentin - Has anyone used gabaentin for vertigo and dizzyness? My doctor has just perscribed it?

I have had daily dizzy spells for almost year. I have been to several doctors and been given several differnent meds and nothing has worked. I have had c-scan and mri, nothing there.Vertigo is so bad that I have to spend many hours in bed because I can't function. I feel that I have no control of... read more

Facial tic from Seroquel?

I have had a lower right eye facial tic for approximately 3 months now; occurring frequently throughout the day. There are a number of medical reasons for eyelid tics/twitches. Am concerned though that it could be caused by the SeroquelXR I am taking for sleep. I am only taking 50 mg. Has anyone... read more

Ambien not working, should I try rozeram, any advice please?

Doctor has given me Ambien 10 mg to start ... worked for two weeks then nothing ... so called Doc and she gave me the CR 12.5 mg. that has done nothing not even first time ... what is a person to do to try and get some sleep? I thought about asking her about getting a scrip for Rozeram, but I'm... read more

I wanted to know if I can take trazodone with my high blood pressure medication?

I am currently experiencing extreme anxiety, depression, and insomnia and i need help. I have been on trazodone before, but I wasn't taking high blood pressure meds then and now I wonder if it is safe to start back on trazodone. I am going to see my doctor tomorrow and I would like to ask her to... read more

Has anyone gotten a bad batch of medication that didn't work?

I got a refill of Pristiq, not generic, that led the severe depression returning, a stopping of my major side effect of nightmares, and I had 2 weeks of insomnia which I have never had with the medications that I take at night. Suspecting that the medication wasn't any good, I got an early refill... read more

I take 50mg of Trazodone at night. I cough due to a lot of mucous. What cough medicine can I take?

I have COPD, which causes me to cough all night, so I cannot sleep even with the Trazodone. I looked at drug interactions of Trazodone and Tussin DM Max, which I took before I was prescribed the Trazodone, and taking the two was a high risk. I need to find a safe cough medicine so I won't be up... read more

Alprazolam and Zolpidem Tartrate,,, can they be taken together?

Ok, so I'll try this again. I have been prescribed both of these meds by my physician for their main intended purposes; Xanax for panic/stress attacks, and Ambien for insomnia. She told me specifically, and I quote "Do not take these two together as it is possible you may NOT wake back up." I've... read more

Does anyone know a remedy for severe upset stomach caused by trazodone?

Last night I took my trazodone before bed as usual but I think I didn't eat enough or something because I woke up two hours later with insanely bad nausea and diarrhea. The diarrhea is gone but I'm so queasy that when I'm in bed and I move-my stomach feels super uneasy. Does anyone know of... read more

Can a 10mg Zolpidem Tartrate Tablet be cut in half to equal 5 mg, if the 10mg dose is to high ?

What is a good sleeping aid with low side effects?

I have Glaucoma and have been taking Diphenhydramine to help me sleep but it is drying my eyes too much. I am looking for a better sleep aid.

How long does it take mirtazapine 30mg to star working for sleep?

I have been taking mirtazapine 15mg for 9 months for insomnia and that helped but recently been on 30mg and they are not consistent in putting me to sleep should I persevere with 30mg for a few days straight and see if they will start working?also been under enormous stress due to relationship... read more

Is it normal for your heart to slow down on valium when taking it to stop an ativan withdrawal?

My doctor told me if was safe to take 10mg of valium till my ativan gets renewed at the end of the month.. i was hesitant till I starting getting panic attacks massively. I just took 5mg instead of 10mg. I haven't takes valium in a few years and wondering if it's normal to slow your heart rate... read more

How much melatonin should I take?

I've bought some melatonin. Each pill is 6 mg of melatonin and "Soothing Chamomile". I've taken medication to help myself sleep for a long time, and that's what making me think the prescribed dose is not going to work. I've been on Ambien and it did nothing. I know this is very unhealthy to do, but... read more

Has anyone had success taking just 5mg of lexapro for anxiety?

I barely tolerated the 5mg for a week, now I've been on 10 mg for 3 days - but don't want to give up quite yet... Maybe if I go back down it'll be better. My nausea, insomnia, shakiness, anxiety is making me unable to function. I can't imagine people suffer through these awful side effects for so... read more