Posted by Violetskyye on April 18, 2006, at 20:48:33
In reply to Re: witdrawal remeron-INSOMNIA » linkadge, posted by Jay on April 18, 2006, at 20:14:40
I've had insomnia since I was a kid, and have been taking 5 to 10 mg. of Ambien for years, with no ill effects, and no withdrawal if I don't take it. People are afraid of sleep meds, but I find Ambien very benign. I used to lie awake all night, even as a child, until the sun came up.
Also have taken Lunesta, though it seemed less effective, and made me feel weird the next day. I'm a lawyer, can take a 10mg of Ambien at midnight, and be in court completely awake and coherent at 8:30 a.m.
I'm not saying it's the magic pill for everyone, but if you are suffering that much, it's worth discussing with your doc.
By the way, I was on Remeron 15mg a night for two years, and went off a few months ago. I felt bad for about three weeks, and feel some rebound depression and anxiety, but overall, survived getting off of it, so hang in there. :-)
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