Posted by Greg on August 29, 2000, at 14:26:26
In reply to Paxil and Ambien, posted by Sandy Garner on August 28, 2000, at 10:56:06
Sandy,
I've been on Paxil for about 4 weeks now and quite honestly I can't say that it's done anything for me. I haven't had any noticible side-effects from it, it just doesn't do anything for me. I started Depakote yesterday so I am playing the wait-and-see game right now.
I have been on Ambien for over a year and am very happy with it. I am an insomniac and it is the only thing that allows me any sleep. I've never noticed any negative effect resulting from the two meds together, but that doesn't mean that they aren't having that effect on you. I would suggest talking to your doctor about this at your earliest convenience.
You've been thru a nightmare in your life and I'm sure that is contributing greatly to what you are feeling. I have three children and the thought of losing any of them is terrifying. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult of times.
Please stay in touch with us and let us know how you are doing. And call your doc and let him/her know what's happening with you.
My deepest sympathies,
Greg> I was in a car accident and was seriously hurt. Also my 4 year old daughter was killed by being thrown from her car seat and the vehicle. I have been dealing with severe pain, depression and anxiety. Needless to say I haven't slept well in so long I can't remember. The Dr. prescriped Paxil 20 mg and Ambien 10 mg. I was exhausted all day and nearly passed out when taking the Ambien at bedtime. Of a daytime I have amnesia symptons, severe, SEVERE, head aches, nausea and confusion. I feel my world is spinning and disoriented. Is this fromt he two combinations or what. I need help! Has anyone else experienced this? I am afraid to go off the Paxil because of the news on withdrawel and I am afraid to go off the Ambien for fear I won't sleep. It's bad enough to feel this way all day, I don't also want to be awake all night feeling this way to! Anyone- please give me info!
> Thanks,
> Sandy
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