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Posted by Guy on December 11, 2004, at 16:54:30
I suffer from a severe form of generalized anxiety disorder, but also have chronic pain in the head and all along my spinal column. I take 30 mg Remeron and 2 mg clonazepam, and am wondering if I am actually getting the deep, healing sleep I need to feel well. In particular, I am wondering if the benzo interferes with my sleep architecture to such an extent that I experience pain of varying intensity every day.
Posted by ed_uk on December 11, 2004, at 17:07:39
In reply to Benzo sleep quality, posted by Guy on December 11, 2004, at 16:54:30
Hi,
Have you tried amitriptyline. It can reduce anxiety, decrease pain and improve sleep. Side effects can be a problem though!
Regards,
Ed.
Posted by linkadge on December 11, 2004, at 18:36:41
In reply to Re: Benzo sleep quality, posted by ed_uk on December 11, 2004, at 17:07:39
There's no problem with the antidepressant. Remeron does not apear to disrupt sleep archetecture any. Benzo's can affect certain stages of sleep but I don't know how this would influence you condition.
Ed is right in that TCA's are sometimes useful for depression/anxiety/pain syndromes.
I know that anxiety/insomnia would probably have a greater impact.Linkadge
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