Posted by quilter on February 25, 2000, at 23:42:47
In reply to Neurontin with anti-depressants, posted by Judy on February 25, 2000, at 14:35:26
> My psychiatrist & I have been trying to figure out how to cause me to sleep at least for a few solid hours per night. I am currently trying 300mg of neurontin at night, in addition to taking Wellbutrin in the morning. I am not a wired, peppy person, so the WEllbutrin has been quite helpful. Personally, I don't think the Wellbutrin is keeping me up at night -- this sleeping problem started several years ago and has become worse recently (since my significant other very unceremoniously took off). My psychiatrist has not been happy with the results of neurontin with other patients. Anyone out there with experience?
Neurontin is the latest addition to my "stew", and has made it possible to eliminate Ambien from the mix and to reduce the Ativan by quite a bit. At 900 mg I sleep quite well, the only problem being the timing of the bedtime dose of 300 mg. I need about 60 to 90 minutes to become sleepy where the Ambien took effect very quickly.
Ambien is a really useful med in my case and I had few problems with hangover, tolerance, or withdrawal even after months of continuous use.
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