Guest guest Posted June 25, 2005 Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 Hey Tess, How are you today? I hope that you are doing well! You mentioned trazadone. Do you know what the dose was? It is atricylic just like elavil(amitripyline). Did you have problems on both? What kind of problems? I may actually be able to help someone with meds!!!! I know all about almost every kind of depressent, anti- psycotic, benzodiazapines. Please get back with me on this! Have you tried OTC tylenol pm? I realize that may sound funny but, a lot of people(I'm not one) seem to think it is the best. There is ambien? (however ya spell it?) Lunesta - spelled wrong too? Is it you can't sleep, hard to fall asleep, can't stay asleep, pain issues? Please let me know and I will try my best to help! Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2005 Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 Hi Kim...I've been on several doses of trazadone...cannot remember how much, but got a lot of shaking and anxiety while on it. Amitriptoline has worked well. Ambien didn't work for me, and I have not tried Lunesta. I am hoping to perhaps " learn " how to overcome the insomnia and not need any more meds. I have restless leg syndrome, too. My mind wants to work overtime at night...if I get past that, I usually do ok. Occasionally I wake up early (like from 3-5am), but most often it is a getting to sleep issue. Hugs... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2005 Report Share Posted June 25, 2005 Tess, Have you tried herbal teas? Chamomile Some studies have found chamomile to have a mild sedative effect. It's also used to calm the stomach in cases of indigestion, flatulence, gastrointestinal spasms, and inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Lemon balm Also known as melissa, lemon balm is a sedative and stomach-smoother often used in combination with other sedative herbs. Add 2 or 3 teaspoons of the dried herb to a cup of freshly boiled water and let steep for 5 to 15 minutes for a soothing, good-tasting tea. Valerian Generally thought of as an effective and reliable sedative, valerian can help relieve anxiety, insomnia, and nervous irritability. It's not habit-forming and doesn't have any hangover-type side effects. Put 2 to 3 droppersful of tincture made from fresh valerian roots (or 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried valerian root) in hot water for a bedtime time. If the strong smell doesn't appeal to you, try it in capsule form. I hope you can learn to sleep better. I used to take meds to sleep, but don't have to any more. It's nice not to wake up with the drug hangover. Trazadone was a lifesaver when I took it and I believe it helped me to start sleeping normally again. On the nights that my mind won't shut off so I can fall asleep, I read. It puts me to sleep pretty quickly. a On Jun 25, 2005, at 11:30 AM, Grammi B wrote: > Hi Kim...I've been on several doses of trazadone...cannot remember how > much, but got a lot of shaking and anxiety while on it. Amitriptoline > has worked well. Ambien didn't work for me, and I have not tried > Lunesta. I am hoping to perhaps " learn " how to overcome the insomnia > and not need any more meds. > > I have restless leg syndrome, too. My mind wants to work overtime at > night...if I get past that, I usually do ok. Occasionally I wake up > early (like from 3-5am), but most often it is a getting to sleep > issue. > Hugs... > > Tess > > > >   > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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