Posted by tygereyes on December 12, 2005, at 15:59:51
In reply to Re: Sleeping meds least likely to cause weight gain?, posted by lunesta on December 12, 2005, at 13:12:02
> Lyrica is the best sleep medicine ever, but yes it causes massive hunger and weight gain. Its super super super super neurontin basically. It is controlled substance even because it can make you feel sort of euphoric.
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> Hmmm. Have you tried doxepin?
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> If you can find a physcian who prescribes Xyrem, your problem will be solved. Though, it will be hard unless you have narcolepsy or fibromyalgia/CFS or 100% intractable sleep problems.
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> You said you dont want to use benzos? Klonopin is good if you do chose them, or Restoril.
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> Have you tried Zanaflex, or Soma? They also are good, Zanaflex will knock you way out but its not approved for sleep disorder you would need it off label.
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> Magnesium Sulphate injections, and vitamin b12 injections also often help sleep.I'm thinking Gabitril, then. I cannot take ANY meds that cause ANY euphoria, from benzos to Xyrem to (apparently) Lyrica because I WILL end up abusing them, I know that from experience - and ending up in the hospital with benzodiazepine seizures after taking bottles of benzos with the intention of just taking one for sleep.
I can't take tricyclics because I also take Parnate.
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