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Posted by gibbons482 on August 9, 2009, at 22:14:39
Due to private issues I can no longer afford to pay out of pocket for Lunesta, and am looking for a cheap alterative to it (I loved Ambien CR, but also expensive). I cannot take Seroquel (expensive) nor Trazadone (hang over).
I really need advice of some names I can bring up to my doctor. He's mention restoril (generic name tamezapam?) in the past. How is clonidine for sleep?
Any other suggestions?
I'm out of meds in two weeks and cannot sleep without something.
Posted by floatingbridge on August 9, 2009, at 22:32:05
In reply to Advice Please...Sleeping Pills, posted by gibbons482 on August 9, 2009, at 22:14:39
I like sonata (now in generic). It's quick acting and short acting (4 hours). So if staying asleep in not a problem....
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Posted by gibbons482 on August 10, 2009, at 0:07:50
In reply to Re: Advice Please...Sleeping Pills » gibbons482, posted by floatingbridge on August 9, 2009, at 22:32:05
I have trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep.
Posted by Phillipa on August 10, 2009, at 0:39:16
In reply to Re: Advice Please...Sleeping Pills » floatingbridge, posted by gibbons482 on August 10, 2009, at 0:07:50
Gibbons try the restoril. It's benzo like but hear it works well. Love Phillipa
Posted by tensor on August 10, 2009, at 5:04:59
In reply to Advice Please...Sleeping Pills, posted by gibbons482 on August 9, 2009, at 22:14:39
> Due to private issues I can no longer afford to pay out of pocket for Lunesta, and am looking for a cheap alterative to it (I loved Ambien CR, but also expensive). I cannot take Seroquel (expensive) nor Trazadone (hang over).
>
> I really need advice of some names I can bring up to my doctor. He's mention restoril (generic name tamezapam?) in the past. How is clonidine for sleep?
>
> Any other suggestions?
>
> I'm out of meds in two weeks and cannot sleep without something.I would suggest generic zopiclone/Imovane. Lunesta, or eszopiclone, is the active enantiomer of zopiclone. So they are similar in effect, but zopiclone is much cheaper, I use it and it works good.
/Mattias
Posted by tonyz on August 10, 2009, at 8:16:08
In reply to Re: Advice Please...Sleeping Pills » gibbons482, posted by tensor on August 10, 2009, at 5:04:59
Benzos are effective for sleep and at least in my case seem to work better; however, I think the belief is that the newer drugs ambien, lunesta, sonota are better sleep aids in that they have less of an effect on sleep architecture. I think this is the case anyway.
Sonota is available as a generic and you can take an additional dose if you awake early say 4am, but not beyond that (Depends on your normal waking time I assume)
On the natural front, there have been a lot of reports about Valerian Root as an effective sleep aid. You might want to also take a look at the alternative boards.
Posted by gibbons482 on August 10, 2009, at 9:43:31
In reply to Re: Advice Please...Sleeping Pills, posted by tonyz on August 10, 2009, at 8:16:08
Thanks, for everyone's suggestions. I'm going to bring these up with my doctor and see what is suggested after I spend some time price shopping too...lol. My other drugs cost way too much money and those I have to have, but I guess I have to sleep too.
tonyz, I have tried alternative means and none seem to work, Valerian Root, Melatonin, etc.
Posted by X-ray on August 10, 2009, at 10:44:24
In reply to Advice Please...Sleeping Pills, posted by gibbons482 on August 9, 2009, at 22:14:39
Hi,
Elavil (amitriptyline) is a very good sleep aid.
Best regards,
X-ray
Posted by tonyz on August 10, 2009, at 12:40:02
In reply to Advice Please...Sleeping Pills, posted by gibbons482 on August 9, 2009, at 22:14:39
Remeron in small dosages 7.5 - 15mg works well as a sleep aid for some people. I don't know if it is available as a generic or cost. Since it is marketed for major depression, you would have to check it along with the other things that you are taking.
Temazepam (Restoril) does work really well as a sleep med, but just be aware that is a benzo and shouldn't be taken long term.
Posted by yxibow on August 11, 2009, at 6:01:07
In reply to Re: Advice Please...Sleeping Pills, posted by X-ray on August 10, 2009, at 10:44:24
> Hi,
>
> Elavil (amitriptyline) is a very good sleep aid.
>
> Best regards,
> X-rayYeah I would second amitriptyline as an option... the minimum 10mg... its probably among the most potent for sleep. No more than the prescribed amount.
There's also OTC doxylamine succinate (Unisom), which is better than diphenhydramine (Benadryl) in my opinion.
-- Jay
Posted by elanor roosevelt on August 11, 2009, at 23:40:41
In reply to Re: Advice Please...Sleeping Pills » gibbons482, posted by floatingbridge on August 9, 2009, at 22:32:05
I like sonata
after years of ambien
i had to make a change
i like sonata just fine
and i dream on sonata
think you'll get more than 4 hrs and you will wake up refreshed
good luck
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