these are making me manic, sleeping for 12-16 hours a day, then being awake for 48+ hours next. cannot wait for the depression to set in...
WOULD YOU HAVE A BETTER SUGGESTION, FOR MY SLEEPLESSNESS??
non habit forming, pls.
2006-08-01 16:51:45 · 8 answers · asked by Aaron 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
If you are having these symptoms from taking this dose of amitriptyline you need to tell your doctor about this and get suggestions from him. I used to work as a Registered Nurse on a psychiatric unit in a hospital and I do not feel qualified to advise you about this without knowing your complete health history. Even then, a good doctor knows so much more than I do.
These people who are answering your question know nothing about your particular medical condition. I'm sure they are well meaning but that is not enough. You need to talk with your doctor.
This also applies to the R.N. that answered before me.
2006-08-01 17:46:05 · answer #1 · answered by Smartassawhip 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hey! I was going through the same thing. Ask you doctor about trazodone it is non habit forming and it helps a lot with sleep. Also you can try Benedryl. I hope that this is helpful to you. Good Luck! I hope you get some sleep.
2006-08-01 17:05:31 · answer #2 · answered by o2pink4you 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had insominia for awhile until I started reading up on natural remedies. Soy milk did it for me. A large glass (Silk-vanilla) 1 hr before bedtime and before you realize you've slept through the night. Took a couple of days to get your body used to the nutrients contained in soy, but well worth the wait. Getting good night sleep every night.
P.S. also try a bowl of real ice cream. It works, too.
2006-08-01 17:03:58 · answer #3 · answered by Liz R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to tell your doctor and have him take you off of it....seriously. Have you tried just plain old Benadryl? Amitrptyline is an tricyclic anti-depressant.
2006-08-01 17:42:19 · answer #4 · answered by AGgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sonata or just plain over the counter Benadryl.
2006-08-01 16:57:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut the tablets in half with your doctor's prescription.
Valerian root sleeping compound.
2006-08-02 02:00:51 · answer #6 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had the same problem so i stopped taking them and self medicated myself just smoke a bowl or two before bed i don't think its wrong if you use it that way instead of recreational use be careful and have fun
2006-08-01 17:00:03 · answer #7 · answered by Branden m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coffee
it makes me tiered
but also makes more people awake
2006-08-01 16:55:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋