Posted by awatts on May 11, 2005, at 11:23:32
In reply to Re: seroquel to lunesta experience, posted by allisone1b on May 11, 2005, at 10:51:12
> Just tried Lunesta.... I've had chronic insomnia for over three years. My sleep neurologist used to prescribe Klonapin (2mg) and Seroquel 100mg. Worked beautifully 99% of time. I even cut myself back to 1mg of Klonapin. Sleep neurologist has moved out of state. I'm left with a psychiatrist who refuses to prescribe Klonapin for me. Now I can't sleep on just the Seroquel. I'm EXHAUSTED, extremely irritable. I've been following all the recommended sleep hygiene methods, cut out caffeine and white sugar. NOTHING WORKS!!! I do yoga every night. I stretch, I meditate. I exercise and walk during the day. I'm so fed up. I can't fall asleep.. I wake up too early. Can't fall back to sleep. Without the Klonapin, I toss and turn so much, my husband now sleeps on the couch. I'm at wits end. Tried Lunesta 2mg last night and I fell right to sleep but I was up after sleeping only 4 hours. Had strange dreams that seemed to keep my mind constantly active. It was a strange half-awake, half-asleep state of dreaming. Lunesta was less helpful than Seroquel. Has anyone tried 4mg? I'm thinking of doubling my dose...or going on the black market to get klonapin!!!!
How long was your taper off of the Klonopin? Could you still be suffering Klonopin withdrawal?
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