Posted by Horse on July 22, 2016, at 22:34:32
In reply to managing desipramine insomnia - again., posted by TriedEveryMedication on July 1, 2016, at 12:02:37
I think clonidine and guafacine are good suggestions, and maybe while not providing the entire answer, can be a positive addition to treatment. I've used guanfacine at night for the same purpose, and I needed to slowly increase the dose, and then back down when the dose caused side effects (feeling awful the next day). There's also an extended release version, and my doctor said the overall dose and with that benefit can be increased, although I haven't tried this.
I don't know if prazosin is similar and helps with sleep onset, or just decreases arousal during sleep. My science is pretty sketchy.
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