Posted by old pro on May 11, 2002, at 15:28:13
In reply to Re: Antidepressants and sedation, etc., posted by JohnX2 on May 8, 2002, at 2:08:45
> > 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).
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> 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.
>
> JohnThanks for your reply to my post.
I was especially interested in your suggestions of Serzone, Zyprexa, and Neurontin. I will do some research into them.
I have taken Paxil, and it helped neither my depression nor my insomnia. I have also taken Remeron, and it caused my insomnia to be worse.
Your suggestion of a benzodiazepine was good. I do occasionally take alprazolam when I have difficulty falling asleep. It some times helps me.
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