I have a severe sleep disorder. Fear xanax rollercoaster again.?

Question

I have had sleep problems for years. When my only child died from cancer, my Dr put me on xanax. After 5 yrs of 6mg of xanax a day, I decided to go to detox. Now, 6 months after detox, I am unable to sleep. It takes me 2 or 3 hrs to fall asleep and i wake up every 2 hrs. I am so tired and weary. Dr. put me on ambien and then lunesta. The side affects were horrible. Everything from headache to lousy taste. Now Dr. has put me on 1/2 mg xanax a night. It works but I am afraid of needing more as time goes on. Anyone that has an answer, please help me

Answer 1

I have two sleep disorders and have for about six or seven years. For regulating my sleep pattern Remeron is the way to go. I agree with you about the Ambien and Lunesta. Ambien in fact gave me hallunications. I have taken Remeron for nearly three years with negative side effects. It is a wonderful medication. First it is not habit forming. Second depending upon the strength the cost is anywhere from $30 to $45 a month. Finally, IT WORKS. App 45 minutes after you take the medication, you will feel very very sleepy and fall asleep within 7-10 minutes of laying down instead of laying for 2-4 hours in a "twilight sleep" that leaves you exhausted only to wake up and take 1-2 hours to fall back asleep. Upon waking (generally about 8 hours later) you may feel a little groggy but it is not too bad. A cup of coffee helps. DO NOT take this medication if you have to drive.

One other small perk with Remeron is that it is a very very mild-antidepressant and since I lost both of my children at the same time (I can relate sweetheart. *HUGS*) I can say taking Remeron overall is a winner. Please ask for this the next time you visit your Dr.

Also, you may want to join a support group whether it be a depression group, a sleep disorder group, or a child loss support group. You are not alone.

Answer 2

Have you tried any herbal remedies? Most of them really don't work that well, but it's a better alternative than using all these medications. If you can, try just totally wearing your self completely out, like exercise like crazy, right before bed. I know that sounds dumb, but if I do that, I sleep all night. My problems are probably not as severe as yours, but I had that same issue. I didn't try medications at all though, b/c I had heard the side effects were bad. That's a hard problem to cure I think. Doctors only want to prescribe something, instead of curing the real problem. No offence to any doctors, I'm sure they try. Anyway, not very much help, but that's all I have.

Answer 3

you need to put your faith in your doctors doing the right thing for you. The dose he is giving you ia a very small dose. And better than the other meds you were taking, i must add. Just take it when your going to bed and relax every muscle and you will sleep. If you might wake up alittle too early, just have a drink of water and go back to bed. And say nto yourself from your head to your toes, that every muscle is relaxed and you will sleep.Good luck, i had the same experience with antianxiety medicine. bettyk.

Answer 4

Something like Zoloft should work better than any of those. It will take two weeks to get in your system and start working.

Answer 5

go to sleepwakesfl.com, holisticonline.com, and try chamomile tea, magnesium, bubble bath, and oatmeal.

Answer 6

YOUR DOCTOR SHOULD PRESCRIBE "REMERON" THAT DOES IN FACT HELP PEOPLE SLEEP PLUS IT IS NOT HABIT FORMING ..BUT YOUR DOCTOR IS SERIOUSLY, TRYING TO MAKE A DRUG ADDICT OUT OF YOU .
HE IS PRESCRIBING ALL OF THEM HABIT FORMING MEDICATIONS , GOOD LUCK !