Posted by Simus on April 21, 2005, at 11:11:33
In reply to Re: Xanax to Ristoril? » Simus, posted by ed_uk on April 21, 2005, at 10:33:15
> I'm not sure what country you live in.
I'm in the United States.
> If you live in a country where zopiclone is available, you could try taking 7.5mg zopiclone. Once you were on the zopiclone you might find it easier to taper off the Xanax.> If you live in the US you could consider trying Lunesta. Although Lunesta has only recently been made available, it is very similar to zopiclone- a drug which has been used in many countries since the 1980s. Lunesta has a longer duration of action than Ambien, it may be more effective at keeping you asleep. I expect you would need 3mg.
My pdoc didn't want to prescribe Ambien because of the Xanax--probably concerned about being dependant on two drugs instead of one. Do you know if Lunesta is in the same class of drugs as Ambien?
> Since you have developed tolerance to Xanax, I doubt that Restoril would be particularly effective.
Good point.
> Certain antidepressants are also often prescribed as 'sleep aids'- have you tried this approach???
Sadly, yes. 10 years worth of ADs. I would rather have the insomnia. LOL I do eventually get sleep now, even if it is in 2-3 short sleep sessions throughout the day. I can survive like this, but I want to be one of the "normal" sleepers again...Thanks for your ideas. The Lunesta sounds like a definite option.
Simus
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