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Any adverse effects switching from amitriptyline to nortriptyline (after withdrawal)?

I was on 10 mg amitriptyline for 3 months for headaches and insomnia. I tolerated this dose well with some dry mouth and grogginess upon waking. After 3 months I decided to taper down, with the approval of my neurologist. I tapered to 5 mg (using a pill splitter) for 1 month and then 2.5 mg... but... read more

Has anyone else heard of mirtazapine being prescribed only as needed for insomina?

I've had really bad insomina where I sleep for only an hour and then wake up. I'm able to get back asleep but I always wake up after an hour. My psychiatrist prescribed mirtazapine 7.5 mg/15mg for it but only as needed. Does this sound right? My pharmacist says you have to take it every night but... read more

How long as in minutes does it take mirtazapine 15 mg tablets to work?

I was just put on this medicine today and I suffer from insomnia. How many minutes will it take for it to help me sleep?

Does insomnia from Effexor XR go away?

Been taking Effexor XR for a couple weeks and just tried to go up from 75 mg but found it was affecting my sleep even more. Is this a side effect that goes away the longer you take it? (Asking for personal experiences, though know it’s not a guarantee anyone will react the same way.) Thanks!

Can you use Buspar to get off Klonopin?

I have been on Klonopin since 2005 and lately it just makes me more nervous. I recently started taking trazodone 150mg to sleep. Could it be the trazodone? And again can I take Buspar to get off Konopin? Please help.

Anyone experience weird heart rate/irregular heart beat when they began buspirone>

I began taking buspirone about 4 days ago. Taking 10mg morning and night. I struggle with anxiety. I do feel like my anxiety has been better, but I cannot get more than 5-4 hours of sleep at night. I also noticed my heart rate has been lower most of the time, which is fine. But last night while I... read more

Is there a medication other than Lyrica and gabapentin for the treatment of peripheral neuropathy?

I wore my back out working in nursing homes and hospitals in several departments. Mainly as a nurse attendant therefore lifting and positioning patients as well as equipment. You get the picture I assume! After back surgery, etc., etc. I was finally forced to retire and have disability... read more

Sertraline - Does sertraline cause shaky limbs and weakness?

I recently started sertraline on an initial dosage of 25 mg and for first 5 days I had all the common side effects insomnia, heartburn, increased anxiety, burning skin sensations, but they started to subside. After 2 weeks on 25 mg I upped it to a full tablet of 50 mg and since then I have had zero... read more

Can hydroxyzine hcl be used as a sleep aid?

My doctor said that this is used to treat itching and anxiety. My rosacea got out of hand, caused me terrible itching. My doctor prescribed hydroxyzine hcl to combat the itching so that I can sleep. Is this a good sleep aid, for instance, when you start a new antidepressant that can cause insomnia,... read more

Clonazepam oral wafers for insomnia?

My doctor is putting me on clonazepam wafers because they switched brands on the pills to Solco. Solco brand is awful. My doctor said generics are 80% or less effective, so am anxious to see if the wafers works better. I’ve a question is: Are the wafers also made by Solco? Do you take them later ... read more

Anyone have tips for using trazodone for insomnia?

Was reading reviews for trazodone, and some people say that there is "window" of when you must take it regarding insomnia. Not currently taking any medication besides this, but may start sertraline soon. If you have trouble staying asleep, do you take it 30 minutes before sleeping? Or do you take... read more

Any experiences of mirtazapine (Remeron) with SSRI/SNRI for depression, anxiety and poor sleep?

What are your experiences with this combo, especially if you’ve tried them separately and then together? What does this combo do for you vs each of these meds separately?

Insomnia - Seroquel for sleep. are the effects immediate?

When taking Seroquel for insomnia would it work on the first night or does it need to build up over time. Iv tried it for Two nights first at 50mg second night at 75mg. on both nights I slept worse than normal. Very light sleep and constantly waking up.. Thanks

Does Buspirone make insomnia worse?

I've had insomnia for a while and taking Ambien occasionally. I've just started on Buspirone for GAD. I have Klonopin for emergency use. Will Buspirone make my Insomnia worse?

Insomnia - Klonopin + Lunesta.

35 y/o male wondering if anyone has taken Klonopin with Lunesta, and what were the results? Currently on 0.5 mg of Klonopin but it’s no longer giving me the full night’s sleep I need. I get to sleep, then wake up after a few hours. Psych recommended increasing Klonopin dose or adding Lunesta to cur... read more

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