Posted by LynneDa on March 5, 2004, at 11:53:53
In reply to Re: Insominia-Zena, posted by Zena on March 5, 2004, at 8:50:29
Hi! Thought I would chime back in here. I've also been on Lex since October. I upped to 20mg at end of Dec. I had the insomnia issues throughout, but it got worse after I upped.
I took 10mg Ambien for 8 nights and slept so well! But, my doc said only take it for one week as it is addictive. I had a horrible 2 days & nights after going off it - so wired! So, by the 3rd night of no sleep, I took a benadryl. Now I'm taking Melatonin again. I still wake up frequently, but go back to sleep after a few minutes - not good quality sleep.
I guess my question is, Is it normal to have to take a sleep aid forever when on an AD? Is Remeron addictive? What about side effects? I hate to keep taking things I don't need like Midol PMS or Benadryl!
I know the Lex is helping, but sleep would really just make things so much better :-) Thanks!
~ LynneP.S. Anjul - you mentioned the no orgasm thing. I have had the problem. I'm on week 9 of 20 mgs and I was able to get there TWICE this past week! Maybe things are changing on the Lex or we are just figuring out how to do it. But it is a relief and I hope you find a change as well!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Anjul,
> I haven't gained any weight on the remeron & I've been on it for almost two years. I am on week 4 of Lex -so far no weight gain. I walk/jog 5 days a week & watch my diet closely. No caffeine & lots of fruits & vegs.Let me know if you decide to take remeron. It's wonderful for sleep.
> Zena
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