currently im taking about 6+ sominex each night. they are 50mg each. i really need to stop taking them but am clueless since there isnt a whole lot of info on over the counter sleeping pill addictions. surely im not the only one taking 6 often times more of these things to get to sleep.
2006-07-17 09:57:54 · 11 answers · asked by lisa 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Taper your dose down each night. For example, tonight only take 5 instead of 6. Do that for a week. Then the following week, take only 4 for the week, etc.
Have you tried any of the prescription sleep aids which are supposed to be non addictive? For example Ambien or Sonata? (I wouldn't recommend Lunesta because it leaves such a metallic taste in your mouth, you'll think you've been poisoned.)
Try exercising if you don't already, or if you are, maybe step it up a notch. Exercise is one of the best cures for insomnia.
Good luck to you, I've been there. Insomnia SUCKS big time.
2006-07-17 10:06:31 · answer #1 · answered by Left Footed 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't ever take the sleeping pills route!!
1. They will damage your liver big time and you can get into serious health problems.
2. You will get hooked up on them and you won't be able to have a normal life any more if you don't take your pills everyday.
The sleeping pills industry is damaging our health by capitalizing on our ignorance, and by distracting people from effective and natural ways to deal with this problem. I had been taking prescription sleep medications [Ambien] for over 5 years. It stopped working and I simply took more. Still did not work. Nights were very difficult - medication put me to sleep but I would wake up after 2–3 hours with a strong sympathetic response (fast pulse, pounding heartbeat, wide awake alert). It was a very difficult cycle to break. I was really in bad shape due to lack of sleep.
After years of struggling I was able to cure my insomnia naturally and pretty fast. I followed the Sleep Tracks sleep optimization program, here is their official web -site if you want to take a look: http://www.insomniacure.net
Ohhh..and Good Luck!
2014-09-17 04:14:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have an addiction to the Benadryl which is the active ingredient in Sominex.. Just because it is Benadryl doesn't make your problem any different than someone who is addicted to other stronger drugs or alcohol... Taking that high of a dosage can have very harm full health effects.. i would definitely discuss this with my Dr. Good Luck!!!
2006-07-17 10:07:09 · answer #3 · answered by DeeDee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut them down gradually and try to introduce other methods of getting urself off to sleep. Things like having a glass of hot milk, avoiding caffiene from 4pm, eating pasta and sleepy carbs for dinner. Relaxing fragrances, sounds ect can all help.
I find that if I write all the stuff I have to do the next day down then my mind realises it doesn't need to think about it any more, and if I remember anything new, I simply add it to the list. Really helps me switch off.
2006-07-17 10:04:56 · answer #4 · answered by scaryclairy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are not physically addictive (Sominex). It's just an over the counter sleep aid. You are taking too much and it's probably making you more awake. Sominex is an antihistamine which can actually hype you up.
I would just stop taking it.
2006-07-17 10:03:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-16 01:06:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taper back the sominex, while using a good vitamin B complex. This helps with withdrawing from chemicals.
Increase your exercise routine. If you don't have one, get one. It really does help.
Don't drink alcohol before bedtime, or smoke.
Ask your Dr. for the best advice.
2006-07-17 10:09:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-21 15:30:32 · answer #8 · answered by me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start taking only half a pill for a week, then just take half a pill every other night. then try to stop all together.
2006-07-17 10:01:10 · answer #9 · answered by hillbillygirl5499 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exercise might help. Jogging. Get a lot of fresh air during the day to wear you out. Ease gradually off of them.
2006-07-17 10:00:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋