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At what point would you go to the hospital for insomnia?
I have been unable to sleep for the past 5 days... I have a long history of chronic insomnia, which runs in the family. In the recent months I've gone from sleeping 2-4 hrs a night, to sleeping around 4 hrs every other night, then sleeping 6 hrs or so after being up for 3,4 days and eventually... read more
Trazodone - If 100mg did not put me to sleep should I try 150 tonight or 100mg again?
I have not been sleeping for more than 8-10 hours per WEEK - usually go 3-4 days with NO sleep and other days 2-3 hours if I took Lunesta and Melatonin. I pretty much stopped the Lunesta because it was not worth taking and laying awake. My mind races, I suspect I am in Peri-Menopause. So Dr wants... read more
Alternatives to Lisinopril? The cough & headaches are driving me insane!
What is a good inexpensive alternative to lisinopril? I am 50 years old and was prescribed lisinopril for high blood pressure. My family and friends have noticed my awful cough. I cant sleep and have zero energy for even the simplest things. I am slightly overweight but have always been very... read more
Sleep and Viibryd?
I've only been on Viibryd for 4 days but have had 3 nights of very bad sleep. Not being able to sleep is a deal breaker for me. I have mild circumstantial depression and had sleep problems to begin with, but could sleep quite well with a Unisom every night. I see many, but not all folks have sleep... read more
Clonazepam 1 mg nightly, 12 yrs, Withdrawal, symptoms advice please!?
I have been on clonazepam for 12 yrs. I have been taking 1mg. at night to help with sleep and anxiety related thoughts. I am now trying to stop because I think it was causing more harm than good, and it's been too long. I tapered from 1mg. nightly to .5 mg for a week, then tapered down to 1/4 of a... read more
What condition causes your hands and feet to have a burning sensation?
The burning only affects my hands and feet. It starts when I am trying to go to sleep and it also wakes me up during the night. I either use a fan or cold, wet, rags to help ease it. There are times that nothing helps. Some nights I cant sleep at all. What do you call this and what can be done for... read more
Is it safe for a 9 month old baby to take Melatonin?
I know some.one who gives their 9 month old baby melatonin every day he sleeps almost all day long minutes the two hours he spends crying .the parents don't give him any attention at all barley changing his diaper maybe twice a day.when he is awake he looks completely lethargic and unresponsive... read more
Trazodone - How many hours do you sleep on trazadone?
I wanted to get some idea how many hours does trazadone make you sleep. I am considering bringing trazadone up for discussion with my doctor.
What to do when Ambien stops working?
I have chronic insomnia. Ambien has stopped working because I've taken it for years. It gradually lost its effectiveness and i had to double up on doses to get a few hours sleep. Then I'd run out of pills whuch was a problem. So I'd substitute with lorazapam. But that stopped working as well. OTC's... read more
Buprenorphine - what are the withdrawal symptoms from butrans patches 5mg?
ive been on the 5mg patches for back pain for 6months,but i have sleep disturbance and puritis..i have decided to stop them two days ago..am i doing myself harm... i have had shaky legs during the night..what other symptoms could i have and do i need to inform my doctor... i am still taking... read more
Can you sleep off your methadone dose?
I dose at 120mgs of methadone daily at the local clinic here in Durham, NC. I normally dose very early, say around 7 to 8 am. I always take a nap since I'm not currently working. When I wake up I don't feel my dose as I did prior to the nap. I'm 27 years old and weigh about 200lbs. I was just... read more
Abilify - how long does it take to get through initial side effects?
started off on 10mg feel weak, tired, shaky and anxious. need to lie down all the time and sleep, but cant sleep, cant eat properly.
I have been given Atarax 25mg today for anxiety and sleep, is this primarily for sleep?
I also take BP meds.I have not taken it yet. My concern is that it says to take 2 tabs before bedtime as needed so this makes me think it is primarily for sleep. If i take it during the day when I am stressed, will I be able to function @ work, I have to be alert with what I do so I am not clear on... read more
Is anyone having trouble getting off Ambien? Any advice for getting back natural sleep cycle?
I have been on ambien for 7 months now and am trying to stop using it. I am seeing a sleep/addiction doctor and its just been hard. Ambien makes me feel sick to my stomach even when I think of it. It used to make me feel great, now I feel anxious all the time and sleep is constantly on my mind - or... read more
What is best for sleep, Ambien or Trazadone or both?
I am prescribed ambien and trazadone for insomnia I only sleep for short periods of time? Now when I got the ambien I was told that it was the strongest sleep aid available - it was also a controlled substance. Now my trazadone isn't but i feel like ambien doesn't even come close to making me fall... read more