Posted by islandangel on October 31, 2011, at 2:29:07
In reply to Re: hypnotics: Dalmane, Lunesta? any1 taken? jono/SLS?, posted by jono_in_adelaide on October 23, 2011, at 2:29:35
Dear Zonked,
I've had many years of experience as an insomniac, fibro and chronic back pain which I now know is Spondylitis. Melatonin didn't do much for me but make my emotions rage. What an awful feeling. Elavil was next, that was before Ambien came on the market. Elavil gave me hangovers but was helpful for pain. Ambien made me a walking, talking, cooking, eating zombie. My husband shared the sleep walking stories with me. It was horrible! Now I know why so many actors have gotten into trouble with Ambien. I finally landed on Lunesta. I take 3 mg and often take 6mg on a bad night. I do take a small 5mg or 10mg Flexeril *early (like 6pm) if I have pain that will keep me awake. If you dont take it early you will likely have a hangover. Flexeril is a cousin to Elavil.I try to take a break from Lunesta on the weekends or at least Saturday night. This seems to help during the week. On my Lunesta free night I usually take 1,200 mg of Valerian extract with 400mg lemonbalm (more lemonbalm will make you agitated). It probably helps that I take Neurontin.
By the way, I've tried Rozerem. It did nothing for me.
Best of luck and sweet dreams!
poster:islandangel
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