Posted by Cairo on December 25, 2004, at 8:10:41
In reply to Re: Trazodone 50mg, OMG, posted by ed_uk on December 25, 2004, at 7:57:07
I was on amitriptyline 50mg years ago for sleep and I did not have the morning hangover, though I usually am extremely sensitive to meds and doses. I have now added 10mg amitriptyline to 50mg of Desyrel, and do need to take it a little earlier in the evening so I don't get the morning drunkenness, though if I cut back the Desyrel to 25mg, I wake up during the night.
Everyone needs to find the right combo, dose and make sure to avoid caffeine for a good night's rest. Also, I've tried walking for 45 minutes in the early evening, then taking a warm bath to boost serotonin levels during the night (at the suggestion of my Rheumatologist) and it seems to help. Avoiding caffeine and chocolate are biggies for me. Even a cup of decaf will sometimes make me shake because of the tiny amount of caffeine in it. A cup of regular in the morning will definitely make me wake up at 2am and stay awake. One drink of beer or alcohol sometimes knocks me out and sometimes wakes me up early in the morning. Try avoiding all these.
The larger doses of Desyrel listed in the package insert are for depression. The lower dose are for sleep, though I repeat that Desyrel may not put you into stage 3 deep sleep. If you continue to have restless nights, consider having a sleep study as sleep apnea may be an issue.
Cairo
> .......hmm! Try amitriptyline for a totally 'zonked out' feeling. I once took 50mg of ami and nearly lost consciousness!
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> Ed.
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