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Re: Bipolar and insomnia » ed_uk2010

Posted by Solstice on December 9, 2011, at 8:36:45

In reply to Re: Bipolar and insomnia » Solstice, posted by ed_uk2010 on December 9, 2011, at 6:51:01

> >My daughter thinks the trazadone makes her sleepy during the day (but if that's true - then why won't it make her sleepy at night??)
>
> Trazodone has a long duration of action. Even if it is not causing sleepiness as such, it might produce a degree of impairment.
>
> >She really needs the booster to get through all the homework
>
> But if she was sleeping better at night and felt more alert during the day, would she still need a booster?

I think you're right, ed_uk. I think she's got a vicious cycle going... and the first thing we need to do is eliminate the afternoon booster.

Solstice


 

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