Posted by SLS on September 29, 2000, at 21:30:10
In reply to Re: Any Memory Problems - (st.james), posted by jane on September 29, 2000, at 20:40:36
> Memory problems? I can't remember what I'm supposed to remember which is a blessing because then life doesn't seem so bad.
> james-
> on memory problems-you gave me info on seizures and I thought that I would update you.
> I switch from ambien to halicon and I'm not sure that I sleep any better (still waiting to see if there is a difference in muscle spasms) BUT my memory is better. And that is exciting. I can actually remember this morning !! Yesterday and last week are questionable but at least I remember TODAY! thanks again-jane
Just a few thoughts...Both Ambien (zolpidem) and Halcion (triazolam) are extremely short-acting, yet powerful hypnotics. They are like getting hit over the head once with a baseball bat. They put you down very quickly and definitively. However, there is nothing to prevent you from getting up again because nothing is holding you down. You may need to use something that is longer acting, like Ativan (lorazepam) or Restoril (temazepam). An effective strategy is to take both Halcion and Ativan. The Halcion knocks you down and the Ativan holds you down.
Interestingly, it is amnesia that has been one of the most damaging complaints directed at Halcion. But I have seen many people complain about Ambien as well.
Good luck.
- Scott
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