Posted by Snoozy on April 21, 2003, at 15:09:35
In reply to Appt. 1 hour away - any rec. for sleeping meds?, posted by leeran on April 21, 2003, at 13:59:20
I don't know if I'm too late here, but there are non-benzo drugs you can take for help sleeping. The Ambien and Sonata that caleb recommended, although these are very short-lasting (upside being minimal hangover). A lot of people take Trazodone for help sleeping, and there are plenty of other meds. I sometimes take Benadryl (over-the-counter), which if you're not used to it makes you really tired. Maybe your husband should see a dr about the snoring - it might do a world of good for both of you! Good luck.
> My monthly pdoc appointment is an hour and a half away.
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> That said, I should ask for any recommendations on meds for procrastination (considering my timing)- but instead, I'm asking for information on sleeping medications.
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> I have always been afraid to take sleeping medications but here's my situation -
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> 1) 20 mg. Adderall XR early a.m.
> 2) 150 mg. Wellbutrin XR early a.m.
> 3) 20 mg. Adderall XR noon
> 4) Wonderful husband who has gained sixty pounds and snores loud enough to be heard in faraway lands
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> Last night I took a sleeping med prescribed when I had plastic surgery. Once I fell asleep I slept SO soundly and I feel like I have more energy this morning than I have in weeks!
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> Could it be that I've been sleep deprived? Sometimes his snoring (God love him) becomes part of my dreams (like loud machinery that I can't turn off and even "in the dream" I become very frustrated, because I can't turn off the sound). I've been wondering why I've felt kind of aggravated with him lately (for absolutely no good reason) but it just hit me, maybe it roots back to this!
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> I'm really nervous about sleeping medications (a throwback to reading "Valley of the Dolls" years ago) but there's something to be said for a good night's sleep (and my husband can't sleep if I don't sleep with him - LOL - then I feel bad because I can't fall asleep WITH him and keep gently rousing him to stop snoring - talk about CO-DEPENDENT bedroom behavior!).
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> Thanks, in advance, for any input on sleeping meds that people trust and love.
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