Posted by Crazy Horse on July 29, 2006, at 11:07:18
I had Emsam insomnia with the 6 mg. patch, then i (and my Pdoc) increased my dose to 9 mgs. for needed more antidepressant help. At 9 the insomnia was the same as 6. I was taking trazodone 200 mgs. at bedtime and it helped some but i was only getting 3-4 hrs. a night :( . Then my Doc put me on Lyrica 500mgs in the a.m. and 50 mgs. at bedtime and it works beautifully. The insomnia/early morning wakening is gone! I sleep like a baby and get a solid 7-7 1/2 hours a night and that is perfect for me. I wake up refreshed and full of energy. I take my 500 mgs. all at once ( of Lyrica) in the morning..and so far (cross my fingers..i hope it lasts) i feel great on a combination of Lyrica 550. mgs., Emsam 9 mgs. and klonopin 2 mgs ( i have lowered Klonopin from 3 mgs to 2 mgs without a problem) i plan to continue to lower the klonopin as Lyrica is eliminating my anxiety. Since adding Lyrica and increasing the dose, i feel much more social, energetic, relaxed and happy..can really enjoy life right now. Will it last is the big question, seems they (meds) never do. Sure hope and pray it does last, because life is good for me right now. :)
Monte
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