Posted by ed_uk2010 on July 17, 2010, at 14:43:50
In reply to Re: Abilify and Lithium » ed_uk2010, posted by Ruby on July 17, 2010, at 14:15:53
Hi Ruby,
>Interesting thought. I'm on that dosage of trazodone b/c I have pretty severe insomnia--practically need to be hit on the head to go to sleep.
The problem with using trazodone for sleep induction is that it lasts far too long, potentially making you feel tired all day (which really defeats the point). Short-acting drugs such as ramelteon (Rozerem) and eszopiclone (Lunesta) are much less problematic in this respect. Lunesta is best taken intermittently due to the risk of dependence.
Clonazepam (Klonopin) can sometimes aggravate depression. Have you noticed this at all? I assume your anxiety and depression do not response well to SSRIs such as Lexapro?
>The nortrip and the traz make me groggy in the morning..
Desipramine can sometimes be an effective and non-sedating alternative to nortriptyline. Desipramine can be taken in the morning.
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