Gabapentin, need more because of PLMD and insomnia Hi everyone, I started the Gabapentin (after trying out Pregabalin for 8 weeks) at 300 mg two hours before bed. Then took 600, now am taking 900 at separate times. In the the morning, my duvet is still kicked down and hanging onto the floor, which tells […]

Background: Trazodone is prescribed off-label to treat insomnia, especially in older, not depressed adults. At low doses, it blocks histamine-1 (H1) receptors having a hypnotic effect. Unusual but potentially severe side effects of trazodone include suicidal behavior, excess sedation, QT prolongation, and priapism. Three case studies have been published in the last four decades describing […]

Transcript: Michael J. Thorpy, MD:Vikas, there are quite a number of different medications that are FDA [Food and Drug Administration] approved for the treatment of insomnia. Would you like to give us a little rundown on what the approved medications are, what groups are there? Vikas Jain, MD, FAASM, FAAFP, CCSH, CPE: Sure. There’s a […]

New research from Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) may help explain why some people who take Ambien (zolpidem) have been observed walking, talking on the phone, and driving while not fully awake. The study suggests that while some powerful brain circuits are shut down when a patient takes the sedative, the drug activates other circuits. […]

Q & A Questions Insomnia – Klonopin +… Asked 7 hours ago by No_Sleep_Till_Berlin Topics klonopin, lunesta, insomnia, sleep Hi, 35 y/o male wondering if anyone has taken Klonopin with Lunesta, and what were the results? Currently on 0.5 mg of Klonopin but it’s no longer giving me the full night’s sleep I need. I […]

So I’ve been taking Trazodone for 7 weeks and I decided to begin tapering off last night to 100mg. On 150mg I was falling asleep 70% of the time, but would always wake up 2-3 hours later. It wasn’t enough and each dose kept gradually losing effectiveness. Much to my dismay, I got ZERO sleep […]

I’ve started taking 25 mg and im not even sure why the doctor prescribed me this I guess for depression? anyways, after I started taking them I did research and it mentions a lot of severe side effects, keep in mind i’ve never taken any kind of antidepressants in my life so i’m new to […]

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs: clonazepam Guaifenex (guaifenesin/phenylephrine/phenylpropanolamine) Edit list (add/remove drugs) Interactions between your drugs Both phenylephrine and phenylpropanolamine can increase blood pressure and heart rate, and combining them may enhance these effects. Talk to your doctor before using these medications, especially if you have a history […]

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs: amitriptyline Nextstellis (drospirenone/estetrol) Edit list (add/remove drugs) Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between amitriptyline and Nextstellis. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. amitriptyline A total of 654 drugs are known to interact with […]

Sedative antidepressants are commonly used drugs in the treatment of insomnia. However, some recommendations claim that only hypnotics have been proven effective in the treatment of sleep initiation and maintenance disorders. The aim of this article is to compare the effect of hypnotics and trazodone on sleep, and to analyse the evidence for the use […]

I have horrible insomnia and anxiety and am already prescribed .5 Xanax for panic attacks. While it helps and helps me sleep, I’ve heard of horrendous things about benzo withdrawal so I limit my use to only 1 maybe twice a week. However I still have horrible insomnia. I asked my doctor for a script […]

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs: methenamine/sodium salicylate Tylenol PM (acetaminophen/diphenhydramine) Edit list (add/remove drugs) Interactions between your drugs Drug and food interactions No interactions were found. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. Therapeutic duplication warnings No warnings were found for your […]

Unisom (not the diphenhydramine version) was the best sleep aid I used. At first, I could take 1 tablet , fall asleep in an hour, sleep 7-8 hours. That was over 3 months ago. I took it for a week, a break for a week, then 2 weeks, then occasionally because it lost it’s effectiveness. […]

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs: amitriptyline Floxin (ofloxacin) Edit list (add/remove drugs) Interactions between your drugs Using ofloxacin together with amitriptyline can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a relatively rare side effect. You may be […]

Hello! I’m 18(F) and was prescribed trazodone after one visit with my doctor when giving insight of my insomnia and depression. I took one pill as suggested by my doctor for the bare minimum, however had over 14 hours of rest in. I woke up feeling exhausted and couldn’t get rid of the headache that […]

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs: clonazepam Zegalogue (dasiglucagon) Edit list (add/remove drugs) Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between clonazepam and Zegalogue. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. clonazepam A total of 482 drugs are known to interact with […]

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs: amitriptyline Pemazyre (pemigatinib) Edit list (add/remove drugs) Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between amitriptyline and Pemazyre. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. amitriptyline A total of 654 drugs are known to interact with […]

Use of Clonazepam: Epilepsy and Caesarean section in neonates, children, and adults, especially atypical abscesses, primary and subsequent tonic-clonic (grand-mal), tonic-clonic cesarean, primary or complex symptomatic partial cesarean, various types of mycotic cesarean, myoclonus and associated abnormalities Free Panic Disorder. Generic: Clonazepam Type: Tablet Measurements: 0.5mg, 2mg, 1mg, 0.125mg, 0.25mg Medical Class: Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs, […]

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs: Klonopin (clonazepam) Lithotabs (lithium) Edit list (add/remove drugs) Interactions between your drugs Using lithium together with clonazePAM may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor […]

On ~1mg of klonopin for 7 years. It was “as needed” but I needed it as much as allowed for a good chunk of that time. Why I didn’t consider benzo withdrawal, I guess I thought if just switch meds and it’d take care of my anxiety because I wasn’t warned of the withdrawal symptoms. […]

















