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Originally Posted by ben voyonsdonc
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I’d recommend considering an anti-anxiety/anti-depressant like Trazodone. It is a longer term solution than zopiclone or Benadryl. If you don’t already, maybe try some white noise which can help block out noises that could keep you from falling asleep.
As a fellow insomniac, I very much sympathize with you and hope you find a solution. |
I'll preface this with saying that this is only sharing my personal experience. But it is good to get some knowledge on the various medication options. They all have different advantages and disadvantages. But asking about some of the alternatives can sometimes be important.
In terms of sleep drugs, Zoplicone maybe the most commonly prescribed medication now. For me, it was effective in getting me some sleep, but I wouldn't feel myself the next day. I would get a headache and feel a little groggy. not quite myself. My understanding is that it has a longer half-life in your body so it helps with people who struggle to stay asleep.
My issues are sleep onset, and several years ago, my sleep doctor recommended changing from zoplicone to Zolpidem. It worked far better for me and didn't leave me feeling nearly as awful the next day, because I think it gets out of your system faster. I don't take it often, only when I need to, but even then half a pill will do the trick for me.
Don't be afraid to ask your doctor about the alternatives and ask them to outline the advantages and disadvantages of each. The sleep clinic will know all this the best. Your family doctor will not. They will prescribe Zoplicone because it's the most common one, but it may not be right for you.
Good luck. Sleep deprivation is hell.