Posted by med_empowered on October 27, 2005, at 9:36:34
In reply to Re: Take less and less ..., posted by UgottaHaveHope on October 26, 2005, at 23:59:59
hey! OK... 0.5mgs/ativan isnt much at all. It might be sufficient for some panic attacks but...for managing insomnia, its not much (unless you're hyper-sensitive to sedatives). Ambien/Ambien CR, sonata, lunesta, restoril, halcion, doral, etc..those are good SLEEPING pills. Upping the benadryl might help; in the past, docs have advised me to use up to 100mgs/nite for sleep, plus low-doses of other stuff (klonopin, neurontin, etc.) if necessary. Hydroxyzine (vistaril, atarax) might help, but I personally hate the stuff...if you do opt to use it, I think its usually dosed at 100-200mgs/nite when used for sedation. Trazadone is another option, but it can cause priapism, so I avoid it like the plague. Neurontin doesn't do much for anxiety or mood (at least for me), but it can work well short-term as a non-addictive sleeping pill...you'll develop tolerance but, for me at least, the tolerance is good; it makes it easier to taper and re-establish your sleep habits w/o medication (or you can switch meds, if needed). Other than that..I really dont know what to say. Seroquel's sedation at low doses is probably due to its histamine action, so it pretty much functions like incredibly over-priced Benadryl when used as a sedative...so, antihistamines will give you a similar effect, minus any neuroleptic-type side effects. Some people swear by herbal stuff (valerian, passion flower, kava if you can find it). I think its OK..it usually helps me use *less* benardyl (say, 25mgs instead of 75) and the overall experience is better..less hangover, a "cleaner" feel, etc. Good luck!
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