Posted by Miyu on August 15, 2003, at 0:21:33
In reply to Re: Clonazepam poop-out » Viridis, posted by Franz on August 14, 2003, at 5:02:12
Hmm......
I also have similar anxiety/sleep problems.
My Dr. had originally prescribed 1mg K-pin at night and .5mg's in the morning. This managed my anxiety really well, but didn't impact my ability to sleep very well.
He added Ambien. Which is a newer (possibly more exspensive) medication slightly related to the benzo family. (It's a modified Benzo with a GaBA site enhancer). The stuff is BRILLIANT and does not show that people build tolerance! It is however only indicated in short term treatment of insomnia. :-\ But.. my Dr. feels that it's benificial for me, so why not stay on it.
Trazadone gave me migranes and panic attacks.
Amitryptoline (an OLD tri-cyclic antidepressant) seemed to work WONDERS for me at doses as low as 10-25mgs (therapudic is 75mgs for depression)... Similiar to Antihistimines it just makes you feel groggy and faded. I did have difficulty waking, and I think all modern psyciatrists are afraid of the Tricyclics for some reason (I have no clue why?) ..
So...
Ambien 5mgs -10mgs a night and .5mgs at night of Kolonopin seem to work fine for me.
.5mgs in the morning to lower daily anxiety.
And I haven't seen a large change in tolerance.
It has only been 6 months that I've been on this combo but it seems to be working quite well.*shrugs*
Maybe this is helpful?
Fans, computers, and sleep machines all help me sleep along with some "Chill Out" music (I suggest Musical Starstream's episode of "chill out"..) VERY relaxing to go to bed too.. ;-)
Drift away music is good for the soul
Well off to bed.
*MUAH*
~Danielle
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