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How does one taper off Ambien?
I have been taking 10 mgs Ambien (generic version zolpidem) since late June 2021. I am desperate to start tapering but don't know the best taper amount and timeline. Of course, I am worried about regaining my ability to sleep without it. I would like advice on how to approach this taper. Any help... read more
Effexor (37. 5 mg venlafaxicine hcl tablet) with trazodone added for sleep.Is it safe?
Is it safe to take effexor with trazodone (at night for sleep). I heard it is prescribed as a natural sleep aide. I'm just worried if it is safe to take these two drugs and if trazodone works for sleep? Does anyone have side effects?
Lexapro making me feel worse before better.
I started having major sleeping problems about a month ago. I went days without sleep and I didn’t know why. It hit me all at once and insomnia was just not what I need right now. I tried meditation and journaling to see if these would help me and decided my anxiety and depression was too bad with m... read more
Started buspirone and need help!?
This is my 4th day on buspirone. First three I took 10mg twice a day - 10 am and 10 pm. Have had chest pain and nervous energy side effects but last night the insomnia struck. 1 hour sleep and it scared the shit out of me. I have always slept pretty well even with GAD for 10 years. Also on... read more
Drug interactions between buspirone, lorazepam, duolxetene and Restoril?
I've been a long time user of lorazepam, duloxetene, and buspirone. I've recently had a lot of insomnia problems since the first of the year to where I was only sleeping an hour or two a night. My physician said to start taking 2 30mg capsules of temazepam and quit all lorazepam completely. After... read more
Zolpidem peach-colored vs. white 10mg pills and manufacturers?
New member here... I started taking Ambien 5mg around 1994, switching to generic Zolpidem 5 mg when it became available in 2007. As long as I didn't eat prior to taking the medication it worked. I was able to fall asleep & sleep well. One day several years ago I received a Zolpidem refill that D... read more
How long did it take you to benefit from Prozac for OCD?
I’ve been on Prozac for 15 days, it’s been very tough I’ve had some difficult intrusive thoughts, no concentration, memory problems, and at the beginning difficulty sleeping. I know most people say 4-6 weeks, but should i have already experienced some positives at this stage or will that come later ... read more
How do I sleep after taking Vyvanse?
I'm on 20 mg of Vyvanse for school and I need to be on it. I can't sleep at night. Melatonin helps for now, but eventually it will stop working, I've taken it before. EVERY SINGLE medicine that I add to Vyvanse makes me suicidal and depressed. Every single one. I've tried like 10. I hate Vyvanse. I... read more
Quetiapine - Seroquel and sex drive, does it affect yours?
Has this medication affected anybody's sex drive? That's what I would like to know. I've been on other antidepressants, antianxiety meds and since coming off them my sex drive is back and me and my husband are loving it!! I was prescribed this for sleep but I dont want it messing up things for my... read more
Insomnia taking 10 mg Lexapro?
What is the different if I start on a 5mg Lexapro and then later move on to 10mg. My doctor ask me to take 10mg, but it is causing me insomnia for 2 days. I slept 3 to 4 hrs each night. Should i start with 5 mg first then move to 10 mg when my brain can take this? Thank you in advance.
What are everyone's experiences taking Seroquel for sleep?
Just wondering of any side effects users have experienced when taking Seroquel as a sleep aid. When you wake up in the morning do you feel like a zombie?
Amitriptyline side effects.
I have been taking 10mg of amitriptyline for Insomnia, for a month. It's helping with sleep, but has caused constipation. I am hoping my body adjusts soon. I would be interested to hear from others who have had this side effect, as I don't want to stop taking this drug, but am not prepared to take... read more
Can you take melatonin (10mg) with Zoloft?
Sometimes I suffer from restless nights and insomnia and was wondering if melatonin is safe to take with Zoloft.
Has anyone experienced weight gain with gabapentin?
I have gained a pound a month taking 300mg of gabapentin for insomnia.
Does mirtazapine cause weight gain?
I have been prescribed mirtazapine today by my GP for extreme anxiety and insomnia. As as yet I don't know the dosage. Does this cause weight gain and are there common side effects? Thanks
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