Sleep Disorders Questions (Page 13)

Effexor - sleeplessness?

I started this drug as I just couldn't get out of bed - I thought it was all from the pain from my disease - but although I have started living again I find going to sleep may take hours, and then an hour later I wake again and am restless. Sometimes I need a sleep for an hour when I get home. Once... read more

I have insomenia, I only sleep 3 or 4 hours a night. It takes me a long long time to fall asleep?

I am tired all day long. I have no medical so I can't get medication from a doctor for it. Does anyone know of anything I can do so I can sleep and have more energy in the day?

I have been on Xanax now for 20 yrs. I need answers to my problem. I cannot sleep naturally.

I depend on the Xanax to get any sleep. Over the years Ive needed them just to live a normal life, like others. I suffer badly from multiple P.T.S.D. The last couple years Ive found that Ive needed to increase the dosage. I have a huge dependency on the medicines, I have terrible withdrawals.... read more

Anyone have heart rate or rythm issues with trazodone. Read about serious side affects with it?

I have anxiety, insomnia and get heart palpitations and pvc's. I am scared trazodone could make these worse. I took it 2 nights and it did help me sleep, but am anxious it can cause a heart rate problem. I also just started celexa with it.

Whats causing dizziness & high blood pressure?

Hi everyone , InnerSpirit here . I'm under a pain management doctors care. I've been on cymbalta for the past 8 months for fibromyalgia, lorezepam .5mg nightly for sleep and norco 7.5mg 3x for pain due to multi-joint avascular necrosis. Last week I discontinued nucynta because I told my doctor I... read more

Can I safely take Paxil and Trazodone together?

I am 71 years if age and I have been taking Paxil for 15 years to treat depression. I also have not had a good nights sleep in many many years. I had a heart attack 30 days ago and my Dr put me on Trazadone to help sleep. What if anything are the problems these two drugs taken together may cause. I... read more

Taking abilifily I cant sleep normal??

I just started taking abilify recently and now i feel like i cant sleep is this normal??? its 5 am and i feel not tired why?

Anxiety - I stopped taking Xanax is there anything I can possibly take to help my withdrawl symptom?

i was taking 2 bars a day and i just stopped cold turkey and not by choice. Im having the worst anxiety ive ever had and dizziness shortness of breath i cant sleep i am having alot of withdrawl symptoms . i am scared i might have a seizure. is there anything i can possibly do too prevent that.

Is mirtazapine also used for alcohol and benzo withdrawals?

Just started 45mg a day, stopped my benzo intake and just mirtazapine for sleep. I get that brain buzz all the time

Was taking Seroquel XR 50 mg for two years for sleep. Has anyone out there weaned from Seroquel?

Apparently there is no weaning protocol for Seroquel. How did your doctor suggest to wean from it? What side effects did you feel whilst weaning? How long did it take to wean and how long did it take for the weaning side effects to clear? How are you doing now while not taking it? I've weaned off... read more

Armour Thyroid - Re: armour dosage messing up my sleep?

Hi... I've been on 3 grains (180 mg) of armour thyroid for about 2 yrs now (taking it all in the morning). Thought I was doing great. Hair was super thick, & lots of energy... sleep wasn't great & pulse rate a little high. Kept me up at night if I took it twice a day & I wouldn't remember. The past... read more

Gabapentin - Is this a steroid? I'm not sure why it makes people gain weight?

I was just prescribed gabapentin. I'm a bit leery about taking it. I am an active gym person. I'm experiencing hot flashes about 4-6 an hour. I can't sleep. I work out and eat well so the weight gain has me doubtful that this med is for me.

I used tramadol and I cant sleep, since then my heart starts breathing very fast and Im very scared?

Why would a doctor prescribe Clonidine to take with ambien to help me sleep?

I thought Clonidine was for high blood pressure. Why would this help for insomnia?

I need an over the counter sleep mediation that can replace Trazodone HCI 50 mg for sleep. Please?

... can anyone help me. I have a problem with sleep. But I think I may need to switch. I have been on it for a long time. It does work for me. However I also need to look into finding out what other things can replace it if need be. Thanks for all who answer.