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Originally Posted by MarileeG
I couldn't agree more w. Joe M - sleep is hard and without the right medicine it's impossible.
I had sleep probs before my accident. since my accident it has been harder.
I have a combo of things that work for me, though I have to admit it is still a battle! I am using Lunesta 3mg + amitryptilline 30 mg + Gabapentin 900 mg. Mark may reply with a caution on Lunesta + Gabapentin. I inquired with my pharmacist and she could not find an cautions on it. But, do be aware it may be an issue.
As Joe says, if you have a good dr. that is open to trying different options that is probably the best way forward.
I have never taken ativan but do know about trying to get off of other prescriptions that have withdrawals associated and it was a horrible experience. I have gotten a lot of help by asking my pharmacist questions. They are often easier to reach, have more time for my medication questions and have lots of knowledge.
I hope you are better soon and I hope for restful nights for you. I know what a difference that makes.... Take care.
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Hi,
I also have a lot of trouble sleeping! For a while I was taking sonata (20mg) and ativan but have recently discontinued both because I realized that it was intensifying the blood lowering effect of another med I started at night, Low Dose Naltrexone, and that it seemed to be making me more tired and brain foggy during the day.
So...now I'm having a lot of difficulty sleeping- I think the Naltrexone is making that worse but I'm hoping it'll get better soon. I also take lots of Magnesium Citrate and some 5-htp at night too. I'm slowly increasing the 5-htp to see if that helps. I'm also using some relaxation techniques.
Previously, I've tried other meds and supplemants but they either didn't work or had bad side effects (for me).
I hope everyone gets a good night sleep!
-Hazzell