Re: Back pain/sleep meds/Rick

July 10, 2006

Moderator's note:

Developing hives, from taking Trazadone, doesn't indicate resistance. That's an

allergic reaction.

Kaylene

Hi Rick and Breanna,

I used Trazadone for several years, until I finally developed a resistance to it

and then broke out in major hives all over from the drug.

I tried Lunesta, I took it for 4-5 days and it made me almost psychotic.

I have been taking Ambien for almost 7 months now. At least I sleep. I need to

make sure I don't eat a heavy, fatty meal in the evening (which is healthier

anyway!) and ensure than I have at least 7-8 hours to sleep.

These are also the recommendations for use of Ambien. I take a 5 mg Methadone

about an hour before the Ambien and for the first time in several years, I am

getting some decent rest.

Hope this helps,

Kris in VA

climber789 wrote

Hi Breanna,

Have you tired Trazodone for sleep it is less expensive

July 12, 2006

Thanks Kaylene, you are absolutely right. My " very bright " former physician

would only term it " resistance " . I KNEW better, as hives are an allergic

reaction, but that was before HIPAA, and I could NOT get the record changed.

Thanks for your note for clarification!!

Kris

Kaylene wrote:

Developing hives, from taking Trazadone, doesn't indicate resistance. That's an

allergic reaction.

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