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Posted by jerrympls on April 28, 2004, at 20:54:08
...for insomnia??
Thanks
Jerry
Posted by SLS on April 28, 2004, at 21:31:33
In reply to Anyone have good luck w/ Chloral Hydrate?, posted by jerrympls on April 28, 2004, at 20:54:08
> ...for insomnia??
Hi.I tried it a long time ago. It gave me a burning sensation in my stomach, which was bearable. However, it really wasn't that helpful for the insomnia I experienced in associated with the use of Nardil. I think it works similarly to alcohol. If you are intent on avoiding the use of the BZD receptor drugs, I think it is worth a try. It is safe enough.
- Scott
Posted by King Vultan on April 29, 2004, at 17:26:45
In reply to Anyone have good luck w/ Chloral Hydrate?, posted by jerrympls on April 28, 2004, at 20:54:08
> ...for insomnia??
>
> Thanks
> Jerry
http://www.rockford.uic.edu/jc/chloralh.htmHaven't tried it myself--am currently using
Benadryl, though, for MAOI insomnia. Some of this low tech stuff actually seems to work pretty well.Todd
Posted by DepNYer on May 1, 2004, at 18:22:20
In reply to Re: Anyone have good luck w/ Chloral Hydrate?, posted by King Vultan on April 29, 2004, at 17:26:45
Cholral Hydrate has been associated with liver tumors (granted rare, but well described), and, while very inexpensive, is rarely used today. It also has a withdrawl syndrome similar to alcohol withdrawl. There are better alternatives available, and I personally would explore them first.
Posted by Anthony Quest on May 4, 2004, at 18:58:54
In reply to Re: Anyone have good luck w/ Chloral Hydrate?, posted by DepNYer on May 1, 2004, at 18:22:20
I tried it once to avoid the benzos too.
It works semi-okay at first and then like everything you get tolerant. It also only comes as a liquid which tastes horrible, causes stomach upset, and some speculate it cause big time probs.
No real reason to think it is a viable alternative to benzos.
Posted by Ruru on May 5, 2004, at 21:53:06
In reply to Re: Anyone have good luck w/ Chloral Hydrate?, posted by Anthony Quest on May 4, 2004, at 18:58:54
My daughter has tried multiple meds and got her first good nights sleep in years when she started it. Only problem is she is building up a tolerance and is once again not sleeping well. It is a very old drug and rarely used anymore but I think it is as safe as anything else. Good Luck.
Ruru
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