Does depakote cause insomnia?
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I TOOK IT ALONG WITH PROZAC. I COULD'NT SLEEP, FELT NERVOUS, GAINED WEIGHT AND COULDN'T STOP SHAKING. I WOULD TELL YOUR DR YOU CAN'T SLEEP AND IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH HIS ANSWERS OR HELP FIND ANOTHER DR.
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try lamictal its an anticonvulsant has worked great for me few side effects if any thanks perfectsecret for elaborating a little more the rash does need to be watched out for i have been takeing lamictal for eight years and out of the fifty plus meds i have been through this has been the constant leveling mood stabilizer that i havent developed a resistance to . with depakote i had a lot of weight gain and felt very lethargic i also had to keep a check on my liver every six months. a co-op between a counsoler,psychriast,phycician, and pharmacy might be helpful good luck
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Serequel in low doeses (i.e. 150mg) helps with insomnia, mind racing, and mood swings. Taken this medicine at 300 mg at bedtime can cause heart palpatations, dizziness, and thirst.
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Dear RK Epilepsy is a curable disease in almost all cases of early onset disease. After 20 years of taking Dilantin (phenytoin sodium) it should have been eliminated. You are right that exertion, anxiety, stress and insomnia are the worst triggers but with the help of medication it should be controlled. Have you asked the treating doctor about giving you Valproate Sodium? Alone or in combination of Dilantin it has proved to be of immense importance in controling the disease for longer periods of time. Complete cure is very common without resorting to surgical measures. Is it Grand Mal type you are suffering from? I do hope that introduction of Phenobarbitone or Sodium Valproate would be more helpful. Tegretol and Seizonil are too brand names in addition to Epival in case your doctor wants to know. \nGood luck:)
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Relacore is not worth wasting your monry on unless you need to sleep. I took it for two months and didn't do a thing except make me want to sleep all the time. \n\nDO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!
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Quite the opposite.  The B vitamins are known to have a sedative effect on the nerves. \n\nVitamin B6 supplements of 50 to 100 milligrams/day can help to prevent insomnia. A tablespoon or two of nutritional yeast is an excellent Source of vitamin B6. Stir it into a glass of juice.\n\nVitamin B12 is another important supplement for treating insomnia. 25 milligrams of vitamin B12, supplemented with 100 milligrams of pantothenic acid (B5) can serve as an effective anti-insomnia vitamin regimen.\n\nAre you taking a multi-vitamin?  They sometimes have niacin, which will keep you awake.
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Pretty much none. The commercial products are all some kind of stimulant with the usal potential for anxiety, tremor, insomnia, etc. The non- stimulant products don't usually work.
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Provigil is a stimulant drug used to treat unusually sleepy people who have been diagnosed with narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome, or shift work sleep disorder. You should be diagnosed with one of these sleep disorders before taking Provigil, since sleepiness can be a symptom of other medical conditions.\n---------------------\n******************\nYour mind is the first part of your body to show signs of a nutritional deficiency.  A 'Chemical Imbalance' is a mineral imbalance, which is a 'Mineral Deficiency'.\nTake a good Multi-Vitamin and Mineral supplement, plus Omega 3 oils. All proven to enhance mental acuity.\n****************** \n---------------------\nProvigil will not cure any sleep disorder; it merely treats the symptom of sleepiness. This medication should not be used in place of getting enough sleep. You should follow your doctor's advice about maintaining good sleep habits. \n--------------------------\n**********************\nStudies show that DMAE can elevate mood and promote more restful sleep, as well as help increase mental focus, clarity of thought and muscle tone.\n**********************\n--------------------------\nProvigil, like other stimulants, has the potential for abuse. It can alter your mood, perception, thinking, and feelings, providing an artificial "lift" and potentially leading to a certain degree of dependence (although discontinuation of the drug does not produce physical withdrawal symptoms). Make a point of taking only the prescribed dose: Never increase the dose or take additional doses. \n---------------------\nFood does not reduce the effectiveness of Provigil. However, it will delay the onset of action by approximately 1 hour. \n\n--If you miss a dose...\n\nTake it as soon as possible. If you don't remember until the next day, skip the dose you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose. \n\nStore at room temperature. \n-----------------------\nSide effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Provigil. \n\nSide effects may include:\nAnxiety, depression, diarrhea, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, infection, loss of appetite, loss of muscle strength, lung problems, nausea, nervousness, prickling or tingling feeling, runny nose, sore throat\n-----------------------\nIf you have high blood pressure, liver or kidney problems, or a history of psychosis or drug abuse, use Provigil with caution. Be sure your doctor knows your medical history before you begin this medication. \n\nProvigil should be avoided by people with certain types of heart disease such as mitral valve prolapse. If you've ever had a heart problem, be sure to check with the doctor before using Provigil. \n\nProvigil may impair your judgment, thinking, or motor skills. You should not drive a car or operate hazardous machinery until you know how Provigil affects you. \n\nOral and implantable contraceptives are less effective while you are taking Provigil. You should use an additional method of contraception while \n-------------------------\nThe effect of combining Provigil with alcohol has not been studied. It's considered wise to avoid alcohol while taking the drug. \n\nIf Provigil is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Provigil with any of the following: \n\nAntidepressants such as Effexor, Elavil, Pamelor, Paxil, Prozac, and Tofranil \nCarbamazepine (Tegretol) \nClomipramine (Anafranil) \nCyclosporine (Sandimmune) \nDiazepam (Valium) \nItraconazole (Sporanox) \nKetoconazole (Nizoral) \nMAO inhibitors such as the antidepressants Nardil and Parnate \nMethylphenidate (Ritalin) \nOral contraceptives and hormonal implants \nPhenobarbital \nPhenytoin (Dilantin)
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Ibuprofen (Advil) can cause insomnia in some people, but it's relatively rare.
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Uhh...I think I understand what you are saying. When we have insomnia or something, sometimes it's caused from anxiety and stress. Adn best ways to fix those are to mentally just damn fix them, personally. It's hard though. And from what I can see, not many people seem to have an intelligent enough brain to solve their own problems. But on the other hand, some sleep problems are health problems. Sure, we can fix those, (seriously we fuckin can people!), but takin a drug to subside it so sleeping is possible in order to relax and rejuvinate, is good. There's too many factors to sleeping to blame it on sleeping pills or whatever. People just don't want to think. They want to do what it takes to get by, and if it means not doing anything, then they don't really care.
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Everyone reacts differently to combinations of meds. I take clonazapam and Paxil. I used to sleep really well,but it seems like the clonazapam or Paxil is disrupting my sleep lately and I always feel tired. I have an appt. to see my doctor next week. I suggest if you are having problems with your meds,to consult your physician and let him/her know what you are experiencing. You say,shut your brain down? Does this mean that you practice clearing your mind before going to sleep for the night? I do this also and it seems to help. Do you see a psychologist or psychiatrist to help you with this? If not I would suggest doing this also,as they can make you a CD or Tape,to help talk you through the steps at night. The calmness in their voice,helps too. Good luck with this. ZOYA\n\nEdit: I just read the other person's answer and please do not stop or start taking any of your meds without consulting your doctor first. Clonazapam is an addictive drug,that has serious and potentially dangerous side affects if stopped abruptly.
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Definitely a life destroyer.\n\nDiazepam is only the generic name for valium, they are one and the same (as is Librium, just a stronger version of valium).\n\nI was given Valium about 20 years ago for sleep disorders. Sure it made me sleep - I slept for 10 hours a night; but did I wake up feeling refreshed? No!. Because diazepam is a CNS depressant. It makes you sleepy, but it depresses REM sleep. REM sleep is the bit that refreshes you mentally (non-REM sleep might refresh you physically, but I think the jury is out on that one). After realising that it was making me sleep but also making me feel more tired, I gave up. \n\nI count myself lucky that I was not persuaded to take it for longer. From what I have read recently, it is very addictive and causes more problems than it solves. \n\nHowever, having had large doses of diazepam in single pre-op IV injections, I can say that it has its attractions in short term high doses.... mmmmmmmmmmmm!
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Different nutritional supplements that assist with insomnia include...\nkava kava\nhops \nvalerian\nskullcap\npassion flower\ncalcium/magnesium tablets\nmelatonin
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I used to take it.  I think I have take all the SSRIs.  Now, I take 120 mg of Cymbalta at bedtime.  I have always had insomnia, so I wouldn't blame Cymbalta for it.  My psychiatrist prescribed 200 mg of Trazadone for insomnia, and it helps me a lot.\n\nSSRIs increase the amount of the neurotransmitter serotonin.  It turns out that your body uses serotonin to make melatonin.  During the day, your body makes melatonin and while you are asleep it uses it up.  When you run out of melatonin, you wake up.\n\nNow, if you are still deficient in serotonin, despite taking an SSRI, you won't be able to make enough melatonin, and won't be able to sleep well.  Ask your psychiatrist if increasing the Paxil may help you sleep better.  Is it helping your depresssion?  You should tell your psychiatrist if it is not.\n\nAt these web sites, experts give advice on how to sleep well.\n\nhttp://www.sleepfoundation.org/\nhttp://www.sleepnet.com/
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Usually, Insomnia is caused by stress or by disturbances in the normal sleeping/waking cycle.\n\nFemale gender, advancing age, marital separation, the loss of a spouse or partner, unemployment, and poor living conditions have all been associated with higher rates of Insomnia.\n\nKnown factors associated with Insomnia include:\n\nn Changes in sleep timing: Shift work or jet lag.\n\nn Medical conditions: Respiratory disease (particularly asthma), cardiovascular disease (such as congestive heart failure), endocrine disease, gastrointestinal disease (reflux), pregnancy, sleep apnea, or neurologic disease.\n\nn Drugs: Stimulants (diet pills or amphetamines), selected antidepressants, corticosteroids, diuretics, seizure medicines, and some blood pressure medications.\n\nn Psychiatric problems: Anxiety, mood, or thought disorders.\n\nn Stressful situations: Major life events, employment concerns, or financial stress.\n\nn Substance abuse: Stimulant abuse or withdrawal from alcohol or sedative-hypnotics.\n\nn Lifestyle choices: Drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes, drinking caffeine-containing beverages (coffee, tea, or soft-drinks).
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Bi Polar disorder is characterised by 'mood swings'. In my case I did not sleep well for about a year then I stopped sleeping completely for about 8 days and I began to lose 'insight' - I began exercising in the middle of the night, had loads of energy. Didn't eat much either and started getting some strong 'notions' that people around me couldn't relate to. I talked a lot more than usual and it was hard to follow me, so I am told. This was my 'manic' phase. It was pretty scary. I then became severely depressed. It took me along time to find 'normal' moods again. It takes patience and a good deal of getting to know yourself better. (foods and drink that help/hinder - )\nI struggled with anxiety for years before this occurred. I have been on both Lithium and depakote. Am on (epilim) which is very similar to depakote now (it is easier on my stomach than Dep- but not licensed for BiPolar like Depakote- They are both Valproic acid essentially). It is hard to say how efective it is. You will put on a little weight but it can really help if you are prone to getting 'manic'.\nGood luck. If you want to chat further feel free to contact me and I would be happy to share any relevant experiences with you.
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It is possible that you could have another condition like sleep apnea that is causing your insomnia. You may need to go to a sleep clinic. If you have a university hospital near you they should have one there. \n\nAre you having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep?\n\nAlso, what sleep medications have you tried?