Posted by Elizabeth on August 22, 2001, at 12:54:15
In reply to Re: Remeron vs Ambien, posted by Daveman on August 20, 2001, at 10:52:18
> Ambien is a hypnotic with little or no anxiolytic or antidepressant qualities.
It's marketed as a sedative-hypnotic, and it is effective for insomnia (especially initial insomnia), but I have to disagree about the rest. I've been able to use a low dose of Ambien (half the hypnotic dose) in emergencies for anxiety and depression.
-elizabeth
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