Posted by Murple on August 28, 2003, at 2:44:45
In reply to Insomina with Ambien, HELP!, posted by Nala on April 18, 2003, at 6:17:43
Right away I see you mention taking Adderall. If you're not aware of it already, this is amphetamines - in other words, speed. Adderall is a powerful stimulant drug and taking it on a regular basis could definately be contributing to insomnia. May want to consider this instead of blaming the Ambien, and discuss it with your doctor. Maybe something like Ritalin or Cylert, while also stimulants, may have less impact on your sleep.
> I am having trouble with STAYING asleep with Ambien, 10mg. I wake up in the middle of the night & am unable to get back to sleep. I don't want to increase dose due to becoming futher addicted. I also take 2 mg klonopin around 6:30pm. I have a diagnosis of Bipolar II; thus the rest of my cocktail consists of: Effexor XR 75mg, adderall 5mg in am. I've tried Remeron and Serzone so those are not options for me. Does anyone know of a good sleep aid that works through the night without an unbearable hangover? Thanks in advance,
> Nala
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