No dumb answers I use ambien cr &clonazepam to try and stop restless leg& shut my brain down to sleep help ??
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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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It sounds like you are suffering from sleep deprevation of what is called REM sleep which is the sixth level of sleep!  It IS caused by RLS and sleep apnea!\n\nYou are falling asleep during the day right!  Tired.\n\nSee our brains need sleep they only get to unwind on the level of sleep called REM for rapid eye movement!  At this level our breathing and other functions are on automatic. They are handled by the lower brain!  Our upper brain is free to unwind!  During this time our eyes dart around!  Now if our legs twitch,  This causes the brain to receive a stimilus and it drops out of REM!  Likewise if our breathing either stops in the case of central apnea or is blocked off in the case of obstructive apnea  the lack of oxygen in the brain causes it to signal the lungs to gasp for air! Now it does this while we are still in level one thru five of sleep!  So we do not know what is happening!  But our poor brain is not sleeping!!  Our body can get 10 hours of sleep and yet we are TIRED!\n\nI really think you should inquire about a sleep study!  That I think Apnea is the cause of your Hypersomnia!  I ABSOLUTELY KNOW ONE HUNDRED PERCENT THAT RLS ALONE WILL DISTURB YOUR SLEEP AT REM LEVEL!!!!!\n\nYOU NEED AN OVERNIGHT SLEEP STUDY TO SEE WHAT IS WRONG!  I DO NOT THINK MEDICATION IS NECESSARY EXCEPT FOR THE RLS!  THERE ARE SEVERAL DRUGS AVAILABLE FOR IT!  IF YOU GO TO A SLEEP CLINIC THEY WILL FIND OUT THE SPECIFICS!\n\nI GO TO A NEUROLOGIST AND A SLEEP DOCTOR BOTH!\n\nYOU NEED TO GO TO A SLEEP SPECIALIST !\n\nI am 61 and I feel like I am 30 I am using a CPAP device nightly and I wish I had gotten it earlier!  See I did not go until I actually DIED for a few minutes on the operating table in a simple operation! Within a month I was at one of those Sleep Clinics and I met my best new buddy my CPAP machine which I use nightly!  God only knows how my life would of come out if I would of had it earlier!  I have so much more energy than I ever did!\n\nI am telling you you really need to get checked out!  It makes all the difference in the world!  The RLS is one pill just before bed!\n\nGo to a clinic please! It will take care of BOTH YOUR PROBLEMS\n\n\nAPS\n\nTHIS IS FROM MERK MANUALS:\n"Hypersomnia may also be a symptom of sleep apnea or a psychologic disorder (such as severe anxiety or depression). Chronic hypersomnia that begins during adolescence may be a symptom of narcolepsy. Hypersomnia may also result from overuse of sleep aids.\n\n\nWhen evaluating a person who has become excessively sleepy, doctors ask about the person's mood, sleep-wake schedule, and use of drugs. Often, a sleep partner can describe the person's sleep abnormalities best. These abnormalities may include snoring and breathing pauses (which suggest obstructive sleep apnea) as well as grinding of teeth, kicking, and sleepwalking. Doctors "
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Many do. If you read the back of the box, or if it is a prescription the sheet that comes with it, anything that says it may cause sleeplessness or insomnia could cause RLS. It will not for everyone, but look for other medicinal options.
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Do you really need Xanax or Valium? These are not medications to play with, however if you are stressed beyond all possible reason and you are having panic or anxiety attacks then Xanax will be great for you. I take them as well but only seldomly, they are addictive. For Valium I'm not sure maybe if you are having trouble sleeping or having leg cramps. It helps the muscles if you are an athelete, don't forget these are addictive as well.
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It is questions like these that make yahoo answers what it is....\n\nI get restless at nights too, some say it is a twitch pattern that develops while you are sleeping. The reslessness and twitching of your legs keeps your body from hitting deep sleep - effectively wasting the time you spend in bed. \n\nI just reached level three..!!!!!
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I assume you mean you're taking it to control PMS? \n\nI can only speak from my experience.  I've been taking .5mg / night for insomnia / restless legs and the effect is immediate.  I also cycle it (dropping the dossage for a few days) to avoid dependency.\n\nJust be careful of dependency.\n\nAlso, look into cutting your sugar intake and eating low-carb for a few months and see if that helps.  Some folks now think that PMS is mainly due to low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) due to hormone changes - I have that too and it is the main cause of my insomnia.
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Most important is to get your DM controlled\n\ntreatments include:  \n- gabapentin (off-label, works for some not all, only way to know if it works for you is to give it a try.  Brand Name is Neurontin)\n- Lyrica: a new-ish controlled substance similar to gabapentin\n- Cymbalta, an SSRI with approval by the FDA for use for diabetic peripehreal neuropathic pain.  In my practice experience (in an endocrinology office) about 80% or more of the patients I have prescribed Cymbalta for have had some benefit, many significantly\n- amitriptyline, another old, off-label use.  usually given at bedtime to help relieve nighttime pain that interferes with sleep (drowsiness!)\n- percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS), no experience with,  look it up\n- see a neurologist to determine if that is what the condition is; might be something else.  if it is DPN, neurologist can help with treatment.\n\nHope this helps!
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Kolonipen? or the gerneric name like I take is clonazepam 1 mg.\nIt is very addictive and doesn't work as fast as Ativan,but I believe it lasts longer and works better for anxiety and sleep.\nIv'e been taking them for ten years so if I go about 3 days without them mr.withdrawal comes knocking.Ambien is more just a sleep aid,I take those too 10mg. I take another what I believe is just a sleep aid called lunesta 3 mg it seems to work well.Once in awhile my doctor will throw me some Ativan,it works fast on me but doesn't last and he knows how much i like them,but if I could stop taking all the medications i need to stay alive i would.\nI hope the Ativan is just a short term thing for you and find a way to get the sleep you need. Good luck
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I feel for your friend- But,I have the same problem.I'm a 37yr.old female.And I have Insomnia really bad.I've had a sleep study done.But,nothing I've tried has helped.I've tried- Reading,Simply Sleep,Tylenol P.M.,Ambien,Lunesta,and even a natural med from the pharmacy.Nothing has helped me yet.Sometimes I'm up for 2-days straight.It sucks.So,If you find out something please let me know if you don't mind.My E-Mail is: jac9blond@yahoo.com I wish i could help.
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Registered Nurse here;  Yes, please do not take another.  Ambien is one of the strongest medications on the market for insomnia.  If this is not working, return to your physician, for evaluation, and perhaps change in sleeping medication.  But regardless of what your told here on Yahoo, Please do not take any more.  Thanks for the opportunity to address your question.
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Could be restless leg syndrome. I would ask a doctor.
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Don't take ambien.  It's very addictive.  My husband took it and had to keep taking more and more because as your body becomes accustomed to the dosage, you need more of the med to get to sleep.  Exercise, take a warm shower and set a regular bedtime and go to sleep at that time every night will ensure a good nights sleep.  This is, of course, provided you are generally healthy and not abusing alcohol or other drugs.
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go and consult a doctor - you may be narcoleptic which can be treated.
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I took Lunesta and found that it didn't work at all for me.  I had a metal taste in my mouth and it simply didn't allow me to sleep.  Ambien is addicitve and causes amnesia.  There is a new drug out called Rozerem.  It is non-addictive and it works to increase your bodies own melatonin in your brain.  You can stop it at any time.  I find it helpful in getting back to sleep once I have woken up.  Also, if you can get some soft meditation or ocean sounds on an ipod or any other headphone system that may remove "mind chatter" if the casue of your sleelessness if anxiety.  good luck.  I have had sleep problems for over a decade.  Get a handle on it quickly or it will get away from you and make you sick in other ways from pure exhaustion.\nBest wishes.
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try melatonin, 3mg a night helps you get back a normal sleep cycle. its also NATURAL, no habit forming, and you dont feel groggy in the am, i use it every night.
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As I understand it, sleep-aids are broken down into 2 types: "hypnotics" which essentially knock you out and "natural/hormonal supplements".  Ambien is a pretty mild prescription hypnotic (you can still get up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night and not stumble head first down the stairs).  Melatonin is a natural hormonal supplement that when taken helps relax you (and your mind) - some folks swear by it, some it does nothing for. There are many causes for sleeplessness, so it might help to have a talk with your DR. to figure out if there there is a cause such as diet, medication side-effect, etc. and then determine how to treat the problem.  I've heard some people try meditation and sound machines as well.
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I have the same problem.  Doctor says it is caused by a lack of potassium, calcium, and not enough hydration.  I started eating a banana just before bedtime, and I make myself drink more water and Gatorade throughout the day, and I am not having those twitchy leg problems at night anymore.