Posted by paulb on January 31, 2002, at 15:17:34
In reply to Ambien vs. Sonata vs. Ativan for insomnia?, posted by 3 Beer Effect on January 30, 2002, at 2:28:38
> I take Klonopin in the morning for daytime social phobia but don't take it at bedtime because Klonopin does not help me sleep very well & I don't want to build up tolerance to the Klonopin by taking around the clock.
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> I was wondering what is the best to help you get to sleep- Ambien vs. Sonata vs. Ativan? Once I fall asleep I usually stay asleep but I usually can't fall asleep until the sun comes up. I usually go to bed at 3 am & can fall asleep until about 6:30 am.
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> If Ambien & Sonata are not benzos then will they help prevent benzo tolerance to Klonopin by taking one of them instead of Klonopin at bedtime to help with sleep?
> I've never taken Ativan- How does it compare w/ Klonopin?
> Also, my muscles cramp up at night sometimes.I think Klonopin is more sedating that Ativan. Ativan is different from other benzodiazepines because of its metabolism. Strangely I build up tolerance quickly to Ativan. Klonopin has the advantage of the longer half-life. Klonopin is also an anticonvulsant? I think there anxiolytic effect is about the same. Compared with Sonata and Ambien, Ativan is the one with the longer half-life but if your problem is getting to sleep I guess any of the two newer non-benzodiazepine sleeping aids may be beneficial. Good luck and hoping you get agood nights rest soon.
Paulb
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