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what drugs dou use for insomnia??
what drugs dou use for insomnia??
Sleep/ insomnia is probably my one of my biggest issues, i tend to build tolereance quickly to meds so i rotate between a few. I also use seroquel when on days off for catch up sleep as sometimes has a bit of a hangover affect. Lots of negative stuff written about seroquel on the net for insomnia such as weight gain, diabetes etc. But i can say i dont use it anymore then twice a week, mostly just the once and have had no sides other then a great sleep and feeling a little groggy the next day which passes quickly. Would be nice to get that sleep every night but i believe the way i use it helps avoid side effects.
After starting this thread i was hoping others might know of any new sleep meds on the horizon.
thanks
I alternate between Restoril and Lunesta. On top of this I take Melatonin time release. I still wake up a few times, but this is much better than before.what drugs dou use for insomnia??
thanks weldman and andrew for the replies,
where do you get your magnesium from, brand etc,
Andrew, i use imovane(zopiclone) which i think is similar to lunesta, i have found it the best of the benzos.
Sleep hygiene is one of the components of behavioral therapy for insomnia. Several simple steps can be taken to improve a patient's sleep quality and quantity. These steps include:
*Sleep as much as you need to feel rested; do not oversleep.
*Exercise regularly at least 20 minutes daily, ideally 4-5 hours before your bedtime.
*Avoid forcing yourself to sleep.
*Keep a regular sleep and awakening schedule.
If poor sleep hygiene is the cause of insomina, these tips might work. But from my personal experience, the causes of insomnia and poor sleep in PWCs has nothing to do with poor sleep hygiene.
All of these tips are absolutely useless for people with CFS.
My bed bound years were marked by horrible sleep problems and according to my pain doctor, once you have experienced markedly abnormal sleep patterns you will never again sleep normally. She believes I will always need sleep meds.
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My bed bound years were marked by horrible sleep problems and according to my pain doctor, once you have experienced markedly abnormal sleep patterns you will never again sleep normally. She believes I will always need sleep meds.