Posted by chemist on June 14, 2004, at 19:58:25
In reply to Chemist, posted by rainbowlight on June 13, 2004, at 21:59:22
> Thought I would place this down here so it didn't get lost in the shuffle.
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> > If anyone can help me figure this out I would REALLY appreciate it, I'm going nuts here! A few weeks ago pdoc switched my sleep med from Restoril to Halcion. I tapered off the Restoril slowly because when I tried to come off it gave me nausea and kicked in depression, while adding the Halcion. Last Friday she pulled me completely off the Restoril and onto the Halcion. I am so nauseous and also very agitated and impatient. Is it the withdrawal that causes this nausea and agitation? I have never been through benzo withdrawal so I don't know if these symptoms are continued withdrawal or is it that the Restoril calmed me down during the day and now I don't have it anymore? I AM sleeping but I feel sooo horrible during the day. Fighting waves of nausea and feel fatigued. I also take Lamictal and a small dose of Zoloft. Also, a few months ago I weaned completely off of Remeron which I had been on for almost 3 years. I have also been dropping the Remeron weight like mad. I can literally FEEL my metabolism changing back and am burning hot all the time. Can anyone make any heads or tales of this for me?
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> hello, chemist here. you have my sympathies....i would attribute some withdrawl from restoril, but nothing of the severity you descibe. is it possible that the longer-acting restoril was masking preexisting symptoms of discomfort from lacictal and/or zofloft all along? please do advize, and all the best, chemist
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> I am suspecting the Zoloft. It has given me nausea before. However, I have not taken it without the Restoril until now. Restoril can block other side effects huh? I am thinking maybe cut out the Zoloft completely. I am only taking 25 mgs. for anxiety anyway. Do you have any recommendations for a Restoril replacement? I don't care for the Halcion too much, it wears off to quickly and I wake up to early. Insurance won't cover Ambien. Thanks for all of your help.
perhaps dalmane is worth a try.....all the best, chemist
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