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Posted 10/25/2009 3:33 PM (GMT 0)
Last night I tried Benadryl to sleep instead of Xanax....didn't work.  I feel worse!

Sunshine

Posted 10/25/2009 6:54 PM (GMT 0)
Can you please elaborate more so maybe we can help you with some peer support?

Thanks!
Posted 10/25/2009 9:12 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry about that....
Ive been taking Zoloft 75mg and Xanax .25 (bedtime) since July1. The anxiety has really subsided...thank God. But, the sleep hasnt come back. I know how addicting Xanax is thats why I wanted to try another way to fall asleep. Someone told me to try Benadryl (chidrens dose) So, I did that last night. Today I feel like crap. I didnt sleep much and I had a horrible dream when I did. Woke up with nausea and very groggy all day. Not myself. I was wondering if it's the missing dose of Xanax or if it's the Benadryl....
What do u think?
Sunshine :)
Posted 10/26/2009 6:08 PM (GMT 0)
How long have you been taking the Xanax to help you sleep? If its been a month or longer you could have developed a dependency on it and your body needs it. So to help you feel better, I suggest getting another dose of Xanax back into your system and that should help you to feel better.

Hugs
Gail*Nanners*
Posted 10/26/2009 9:53 PM (GMT 0)
Nanners...
Ive been taking .25 since july 1. I took one last night and feel somewhat better today. I guess you were right. But, Im kind of worried that Im addicted to it. Doctor wants me to try Ambien CR. Any advice?
Thanks,
Sunshine
Posted 10/27/2009 1:16 PM (GMT 0)
I would talk to your doctor about it. Yes you are dependent on the med, but if you feel you are able to get off of the Xanax, then I would ask your doctor on the best way to wean off the Xanax. Otherwise, if the Xanax is helping your anxiety, then you should continue using it. Good luck!
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