I suffer from generalized anxiety disorder and occasionally have a full blown panic attack. Thankfully, I haven’t had a panic attack in years because of Paxil. Anyway, for insomnia (I just lay in bed and fidgit, pick at my cuticles... ) I tried a small dose of Trazodone. Boy was that a mistake. Within 10 minutes it hit me hard and I was so sleepy I almost couldn’t move, but AT THE SAME TIME, I was severely anxious. So my body wanted to sleep but was jumping and panicky and fought it.
My question is, with Restoril being a benzo, which I’ve had before and it definitely took away the anxiety, would it help me relax so my body could get the sleep it’s ready for? Or would Restoril cause me more anxiety like Trazodone?
Temazepam - Should I take Restoril if Trazodone makes me nervous??
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- 19 Nov 2018 by SomeWoman
- Updated
- 16 December 2018 (2 days ago)
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- restoril, anxiety, insomnia, panic disorder, temazepam, trazodone, anxiety and stress, nervous, disorder
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camullally
2 days ago
Hello-
In theory that is what Restoril is for, its suppose to help with anxiety and get you off to sleep and stay asleep for 6-8 hours at 15 mg PRN (As needed). The only thing is its not meant for long term or daily use. I have a 30 day supply and use it maybe 3-4 days a week, usually on nights I need good sleep and leave it be on those nights I don't have work the next day or can manage with a solid 5-6 hours. Its important to give your body a break from Restoril otherwise it will become less and less effective and the strength gets higher and higher and that will eventually not work. next thing you know your Dr wont give it to you and you'll be trying to get off Benzos.
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