Posted by Anwar on January 26, 2009, at 11:39:43
In reply to Need a sleep med/augment for NARDIL, posted by myco on January 20, 2009, at 22:29:33
> Hey,
> I'm new to the board but have been lurking for years. I'm in need of a sleep med/augment to add to nardil to fight insomnia. I'd prefer to add one that will provide some extra ad kick as nardil may be waning on ad response. I'd like to hear what worked for people on or while on a maio in the past with atypical dep/anxiety but anyone is welcome to respond. I prefer not to take sedative hypnotics (ie zopiclone) or benzos (both dampen my mood) but am willing to hear suggestions. I'm thinking about a sedating tca with good ad response for atypicals (ie trimipramine or maprotiline) but I lack the background as to what is out there. I'd prefer one that doesnt increase anxiety for us anxiety sufferers. Can anyone give me some good ideas to run by my gp?...preferably ones that are not contraindicated. Although if any literature exists to demonstrate safety with the combined use he may go for it but not sure.
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> thnx
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> atypical depression, gad, social anxiety
> 60mg nardilmyco; I too have a depresion/anxiety dissorder and have been diagnosed with a complex sleep dissorder. A lot of fun trying to have a life when you only get 1-3 hrs. of sleep at night, maybe, for 6-7 straight nights. Your posting indicated that you would prefer to stay away from benzo's but I finally found an RX cocktail that has worked for me without fail and I don't wake up all doped up in the a.m. The magic combination for me was .2mg of Clonidine HCL, 2mg of Klonopin and 8mg of Rozerem. The key is the Rozerem. A side benefit for us anxiety sufferers is that Klonopin has a good long 1/2 life and will help decrease anxiety durying the day without losing any executive functions. Depending on a lot of other factors of course, you may be able to get by with less klonopin and maybe with only .1mg of Clonidine HCL. Obviously, check with your physician to see if any of these meds are contra-indicated vis-a-vis the meds you're already on. One other thing. The Rozerem is very, very expensive. But for me, getting my life back is well worth the price. Let me know how it works out for you if you deciede to try the Rozerem. Good luck. Anwar.
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