Prescription sleep aids

[fatbg]

I wish it were me. I have tried everything OC and no luck.

 

[rnch]

i'm a lightweight when it comes to drugs and booze......a "cheap date" fuh shurrrrr

 

[Cutt29]

I wish it were me. I have tried everything OC and no luck.

valerian root and benadryl worked forever for me no lucj as of late tho...

 

[Cutt29]

i'm a lightweight when it comes to drugs and booze......a "cheap date" fuh shurrrrr

lol

 

[macrophage69alpha]

response to melatonin varies, for some people its quite effective (though typically not those who suffer from anxiety)

 

[Cutt29]

response to melatonin varies, for some people its quite effective (though typically not those who suffer from anxiety)

yep, this is def an anxiety issue, bc once im asleep im out and get a great sleep (like on weekends this is great i fallasleep when i fallasleep and i get up when i get up) but on the weekday the shit kills me cuz it takes me forever to go to bed then im up at 7 onlyh a few hours after i act fall asleep

 

[solidspine]

The tablets that are prescribed for me are 150mg


I cut those in to thirds


Yes I know I can ask the shrink for 50mg tabs, but this works out cheaper,


Take 50mg until I need a little more, then ease into 100mg, repeat, and then ease into 150mg,


When and if 150mg doesn’t work, I get off, It normally takes me 2 months then I am off, if things haven’t changed and I still anxious, I work with my shrink.


I am trying to get off all meds, for anxiety and depression.


I treat trazazone like a supplement, if I am freaked, I nail it with Xanax.


Trying to stay off booze, so this is kind of a battle not an art in anyway
and the shrink is helpful, but they are as confused as anyone, I think ambien is fine, but I hate to add one more substance that is addictive, Xanax is fine for anxiety, but a bitch to get off.

 

[Trojan Horse]

I've tried Ambien, Ambien Extended Release, and Lunesta. Ambien works very well but it does leave you a little groggy in the morning. Kind of like a little hungover feeling. Lunesta works also but not as well. It doesn't leave you feeling groggy in the morning. There are some side affects to these. Get a script and read up on the sides. Take it about an hour before you plan on sleeping. If you stay awake after taking it, you may experience hallucinations. Get briefed on them by your doctor and pharmacist. Good Luck.

 

[GymIntensity]

2 over the counter generic melatonins knock me out for 7 to 9 hours.

ya bro, if I remember correctly, melatonin was banned for a short period of time in the 80's. Also, it can cause tumors if taken at the wrong time of day. If you take it at night it is supposed to inhibit tumors, or if taken when you dont sleep it can cause tumors. I learned this info reading a nutrition and natural supps reference book when I worked at GNC.


As far as sleep aids in general, I think they are a joke, and honestly horrible for anyone's well being. Only thing I would ever consider is valerian, just because it is non habit forming. But, this are definately just my personal opinions. Ambien supposedly makes people not only sleep walk, but sleep "cook". That seems pretty messed up to me. I can lay down and fall asleep no problem at anytime which is great, but I do realize not everyone can do that.

 

[rykertest]

I can't say enough about ambien. I am going to try and get a scrip for sure. I took if for a few weeks (got some from a friend) and man, it was the best I had felt in years. 7-8 SOLID uninterrupted hours of sleep and I woke up feeling refreshed and not groggy at all. I felt totally rested, knees and back that usually ache felt rock solid and no pain. I take it and within about 30 minutes, I just get heavy eyes and tired, and I am asleep in about 10 minutes. Sleep solid all night, and wake up ready for the day. I can't praise this drug enough. It is amazing what a solid deep nights sleep does for the body.