Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 845998

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Sleeping problems on Nardil ... HELP?

Posted by UGottaHaveHOPE on August 13, 2008, at 18:00:03

Well the good news is that taking 45-60mg of Nardil for the past six weeks has finally affected my sleep, maybe 3-5 hours per night. But that's also the good news, because in my mind it is telling me that Nardil is hitting something.

But help!!! I need something to help me sleep. Do you think my body will naturally adjust or should I take something to help? I am on 60mg Nardil, 25-50 Seroquel, and 2-4mg Klonopin. I am thinking about increasing my intake of Seroquel on a temp basis ... any suggestions?

Thanks in advance, Michael

 

Re: Sleeping problems on Nardil ... HELP?

Posted by linkadge on August 13, 2008, at 18:26:33

In reply to Sleeping problems on Nardil ... HELP?, posted by UGottaHaveHOPE on August 13, 2008, at 18:00:03

Insomnia = Theraputic effect.

Just my 2 cents.

Linkadge

 

Re: Sleeping problems on Nardil ... HELP?

Posted by Justherself54 on August 13, 2008, at 23:18:45

In reply to Sleeping problems on Nardil ... HELP?, posted by UGottaHaveHOPE on August 13, 2008, at 18:00:03

What about adding in a hypnotic. When I was on Nardil, I had to double my seroquel and Zopiclone. That combo finally allowed me to get some sleep.

 

Re: Sleeping problems on Nardil ... HELP?

Posted by Phillipa on August 14, 2008, at 0:44:35

In reply to Re: Sleeping problems on Nardil ... HELP?, posted by Justherself54 on August 13, 2008, at 23:18:45

Michael since you know you tolerate the seroquel I think I'd up it have you talked with the doc about it? Love Phillipa

 

Re: Sleeping problems on Nardil ... HELP?

Posted by desolationrower on August 14, 2008, at 0:45:37

In reply to Re: Sleeping problems on Nardil ... HELP?, posted by Justherself54 on August 13, 2008, at 23:18:45

I'd give cyproheptadine a try.

 

Re: Do you think I should take Nardil in morning??

Posted by UGottaHaveHOPE on August 14, 2008, at 4:00:35

In reply to Re: Sleeping problems on Nardil ... HELP?, posted by desolationrower on August 14, 2008, at 0:45:37

I have been taking all 60mg of Nardil at night.

When I was taking 30-45 in the morning, it gave me daytime sedation. That's why when I switched to the 60, I kept taking it at night.

I've always taken the 25-50mg of Seroquel and 2-4mg of Klonopin at night, about an hour after the Nardil, and slept with the no problems. But that was before I increased to 60.

What do you think? I need HELP. Thanks!!!

 

Re: Do you think I should take Nardil in morning??

Posted by blueboy on August 14, 2008, at 12:32:04

In reply to Re: Do you think I should take Nardil in morning??, posted by UGottaHaveHOPE on August 14, 2008, at 4:00:35

Wow that's harsh. I had the 3-5 hour sleep deal, but took 3mg Klonopin about twice a week, which dealt with it on those days, then Ambien or Lunesta 3 times per week.

I'd try Ambien and Lunesta, titrating the dose up as needed. It took me 25-30 mg of Ambien to get to sleep. You can get cheap generic Ambien, but the problem with Ambien is that it only lasts 5 hours, so you need the expensive Ambien CR, which is still under patent.

Anyway, that's how I got a decent night's sleep 4 to 5 times a week.

I also took long naps in the afternoon. You just can't live a healthy life with less than 6.5 hours, and preferably at least 7.5 hours, of sleep per day. It will tear you up.


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