Posted by JohnX2 on May 8, 2002, at 2:08:45
In reply to Re: Antidepressants and sedation, etc., posted by rainbowlight on May 8, 2002, at 1:52:09
> I take Remeron, 30 mgs. and have no sedation, go figure! LOL! I have found Luvoz and Paxil to be the most sedating. Seroquel, an anti-psychotic is sometimes prescribed for anxiety and insomnia. It was so sedating I had to stop taking it.
I found that Remeron improved my sleep greatly, but did not make me
feel sedated during the day.Serzone has also been a God send for sleep. It is more likely to induce
sedation during the day.Many people combine Remeron or Serzone with other AD's to get a booster
effect and help with AD induced sleep disturbances.Of the SSRI's, I found Paxil to be sedating (this seems to be a common
trend).You could do something like a Paxil + Remeron or a Paxil + Serzone
combo, etc.Just some thoughts if you want to try the newer generation of
medications.Seroquel of the APs has a good reputation for sedation.
I found that Zyprexa augmentation improved my sleep.Neurontin is another option.
Or can take a sleep pill, ambien, etc...
Or a benzodiazepine like Klonopin...Lots o' options.
John
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