Posted by tensor on August 24, 2010, at 8:08:44
In reply to Anyone know of a good non-benzo sleep aid?, posted by Zandy on August 24, 2010, at 6:41:25
> Hi everyone!
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> I have been on Ativan for years. Take 2 mg each night and added 3 mg melatonin but still can't sleep. Now I found out the Ativan might be what is causing my HPA axis to be supressed and have to stop benzos.
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> My pdoc was talking about putting me on a hypnotic. Does anyone know about hypnotics? What are they? Is there a good one with few side effects and no next day drowsiness?
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> He also wants to wean me off Ativan by switching me to Valium for the wean down because it has a longer half life.
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> Here are my fears about Valium:
> 1)I cannot afford to be a zombie during the day, will the Valium make me a zombie?
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> 2)I have bad reactions to many medications. If I try the Valium and have a bad reaction how many days will I suffer through it because of Valiums long half life?
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> 3)If I have a bad reaction can I stop it an resume the Ativan the next night?
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> You guys are so knowlegeable, I hope some one can help answer these questions. I would be so very greaful! Thanks!Hypnotics like (es)zopiclone and zolpidem are great, no hangover. Try it.
/Mattias
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