Posted by Chloe on February 3, 2002, at 20:12:31
In reply to Re: REM sleep in depression and other disorders, posted by Elizabeth on February 2, 2002, at 14:08:59
> > Maybe someone who can't remember their dreams would love to have more dreams, but I seem to spend so much time in REM sleep.
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> MAOIs and some tricyclics (amitriptyline, protriptyline) can help with this, as can amphetamine.
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Hi Elizabeth
I wonder if you know anything about Depakote affecting REM sleep. I started amitriptyline for neuropathic pain and sleep about a month ago.For the first time in years I was sleeping 8 hours without interuption. It was so great! But my days were filled with agitation and rage (too much AD, caused rapid cycling)..So depakote was added. Since the second dose of dep, I have had this dreamy, very light sleep. I sleep for an hour or so and then wake up and have trouble falling back. AND I am still taking the amitrip., but only 10 mgs...
Could the depakote be increasing REM, causing this wakeful sleep? Do you have any idea if this decreases over time? Most people report sound sleep with depakote. Am I just having a bizarre reaction to depakote? I am so disappointed to lose that sound sleep! There must be a way back!
I hope this isn't too off the topic.
Take care
Chloe
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