Posted by JayBTV2 on December 9, 2009, at 17:29:55
In reply to Re: Parnate- depression bit better but can't sleep, posted by SLS on December 9, 2009, at 16:01:33
> > Could you temporarily raise the ativan? Lunesta 3mg worked for me when had insomnia with valium? Phillipa
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> The Lunesta is a good idea.
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> If Lunesta alone is insufficient, it can be combined with Ambien. The Ambien will help initiate sleep while the Lunesta will help maintain it. You would need to work closely with your doctor on this in order to establish appropriate dosing.
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> In 1987, there was no such thing as Ambien and Lunesta. So, my doctor and I used the same strategy by combining Halcion with Ativan.
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> - ScottI've heard horrible things about Lunesta. The weirdest being that it causes your mouth to taste metallic like a 9-volt battery or something...
That being said I've never actually tried it. Seroquel does the trick for me as far as sleep is concerned....
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