Posted by BarbaraCat on January 31, 2002, at 17:23:03
In reply to Ambien vs. Sonata vs. Ativan for insomnia?, posted by 3 Beer Effect on January 30, 2002, at 2:28:38
Ambien in the only sleeper that does not cause that super loopy feel all morning. I take Klonopin during the day and 1/2 klonopin and 10 mg ambien at night. It usually works well without much morning grogginess. I have developed a dependency on the ambien in that if I don't take it, I am up literally all night. If I'm particularly wired, I'll take 1/2 klonopin and 1.5 ambien with some morning hangover. I have heard some reports that ambien can cause depression.
> 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.
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