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Posted by psychogirl on March 22, 2004, at 8:14:53
don't know if I'm over doing it with the meds. I'm on 20 mg of Celexa, and then I take 2mg of Ativan before i go to bed, and 2mg before I wake up. I really need the Ativan to relax me at night so I can sleep but sometimes it doesn't do the trick so I'm thinking about popping an over the counter sleeping pill with it. Is this a stupid move...or harmless? Just wondering. does anyone have any insight into this? thanks
Posted by Bill LL on March 22, 2004, at 8:38:13
In reply to MIXING MEDS, posted by psychogirl on March 22, 2004, at 8:14:53
Most of the OTC sleeping pills are antihistamines. I am not aware of any harm but I don't really know. Call a pharmacy and ask the pharmacist. They are very knowledgable and usually happy to help.
Posted by linkadge on March 22, 2004, at 17:38:45
In reply to Re: MIXING MEDS, posted by Bill LL on March 22, 2004, at 8:38:13
This may be a bit much, but who knows for you.
I have heard that drinking grapfruit juice before taking benzodiazapines can increase their potency. But yes, If you want the straight information ask a pharmacist. Or even tell your doctor that you're still not sleeping.
Linkadge
Posted by judy1 on March 22, 2004, at 17:46:23
In reply to MIXING MEDS, posted by psychogirl on March 22, 2004, at 8:14:53
do you need the 2mg of ativan in the morning to function? if not take 3mg at night annd 1mg in the am. klonopin has a longer half life and might be a better choice to take once a day. what is your diagnosis?
take care, judy
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