Posted by jerrympls on October 6, 2003, at 22:44:19
In reply to Choosing Sleep Meds, posted by truman on October 6, 2003, at 20:34:27
If you want to get to sleep and stay asleep I would suggest Restoril. Some docs use Trazodone - but it's not safe especially for men plus it's an atidepressant and has HUGE hangover effects. If MY doc said to pick a pill I would choose Nembutal - because it always gets my sleep back on track (it's only for 4 weeks use or so). Some docs also use sedating antipsychotics like Seroquel - but again - they effect SO MANY neurotransmitters plus weight gain and hangover effects. Ambien is great - especially if you can get a doc to prescribe 20mg. Sonata is HORRIBLE- it has not worked for ANYONE I have know to take it. It may help get them to sleep - but then an hour later they're wide awake.
Good luck
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