Mal12345
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That one is actually true. Needs lots of it. Nasty and not worth it.
How about eucalyptus in a bath or shower?
That one is actually true. Needs lots of it. Nasty and not worth it.
How about eucalyptus in a bath or shower?
What? For a cold? I wouldn't use it. It's very strong and a bit of skin irritant, too.
No. I wasn't informed about this. Why wasn't I informed about this?
Raspberries are full of melatonin, so I buy frozen raspberries and have a snack in the evening.
[MENTION=13589]Mal+[/MENTION]
Some antidepressants that are good for sleep aid are marketed as antidepressants because it cost more if they got it labeled as an antidepressant (instead of a sleep aid.) I don't know much about Trazodone though.... In any case, all anti-depressants usually start out with a low dosage. So that freak accident was because your body was not used to the medication...especially at the dosage that you've token.
For most antidepressants that make you sleepy, if you drop it to a low dosage, and that you take it at night time about an hour before you go to sleep, you may be groggy for maybe a week or so (but you'll have the best sleep that you have ever had.) After that, you'd still have the best sleep you've have had, but less of that grogginess.
everyone i know who has insomnia takes either seroquel or trazadone.
This particular PA was just ridiculous. First, he didn't check for contraindications. He didn't seem to consider it at all. And Trazodone is contraindicated with one of my regular meds.
Second, he didn't consult my medical history at all except to research those meds I've had issues with in the past.
Third, he stumbled over the pronunciation of one of my meds listed on the chart, although it's a common one.
Fourth, he didn't warn me to start the Trazodone at a lower dosage. Nor did he tell me anything about it beyond the fact that it's an older insomnia remedy.
I agree, not only was my body not used to or ready for that medicine, but I also happen to be hypersensitive to medications. For example, I always hallucinate spiders when I take Benadryl.
everyone i know who has insomnia takes either seroquel or trazadone.
That is just bad. I am always given a rundown of things I need to know before taking any medication at the office, and then I am given a second rundown at the pharmacy that hands me the medicine (including a pamphlet every time I get the medicine.) I'm always asked if I am taking any medication besides the one prescribed, and if I am, that I list them.
But since I don't really take medication for anything else, I'm generally fine when it comes to interactions.
Mirtazapine works for insomnia also, but most people are put off by it because of the weight gain effect.
I would recommend cherries over raspberries.
everyone i know who has insomnia takes either seroquel or trazadone.
I stopped taking both of those last month.
And LOL any doctor who prescribes Seroquel for insomnia should have his licence revoked.
Also [MENTION=13589]Mal+[/MENTION] did you do any more research on 5-HTP? They sell it in vitamin stores for Pete's sake.
Vitamin stores are part of the Big Alternative Medicine industry which has Senator Orrin Hatch in its back pocket.
I believe sites like drugs.com that advise to stay away from 5-HTP until further testing.
I'm trying to help you here, lol. 5-HTP is not a drug, for starters. It is naturally produced by your body, it helps you sleep, it is an anti-depressant, it is safer than any prescription drug that a doctor would give you, there are basically no negative side effects, etc.
Dunno wtf you're on about.
http://www.naturalnews.com/035931_5-HTP_depression_anxiety.html