Posted by SLS on June 10, 2010, at 15:20:53
In reply to Depakote for Ambien w/d, posted by Ajax1 on June 9, 2010, at 19:43:30
> I've been using 10mg Ambien for about 6 months now, but have depression as a sid effect. I've tried to w/d little by little, but I'm having horrible insomnia and anxiety. Someone told me that using a mood stabilzer, especially Depakote is a good way to go. Does anyone have experience with this or any other kind of suggestion?
> Thanks
> Chris
Neurontin (gabapentin) is another anticonvulsant to be considered. I don't have any citations to literature that would support its use for treating Ambien withrawal. However, Neurontin might be better than Depakote as it has the ability to reduce anxiety and promote sleep.
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