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Posted 4/20/2014 2:06 AM (GMT 0)
I am thinking about what medication I should get to help me get to sleep, and stay asleep, when anxiety interferes with my sleep. I am not looking for something to take every night (nor even close to that), but just when needed. Maybe once every few weeks or so. I sometimes take an antihistamine, which can work -- but does not work too well when I am really anxious.

I am considering Lunesta. But another option I am thinking about is estazolam. I don't know anyone who has taken that. Have any of you tried it? If so, I would be interested in your experience.

Thanks.
Posted 4/20/2014 2:29 AM (GMT 0)
I never heard of it.
I did use Lunesta during my RA onset. I was unable to sleep for 2 weeks straight due to horrific pain that peaked at 11 PM and lasted for 12 hrs. From lack of sleep I got so weak I could not even sit up unassisted. Lunesta worked like a charm and my doctor felt it was the safest sleep aid with less side effects then others.
Good Luck!
Posted 4/20/2014 6:54 AM (GMT 0)
I have used Melatonin, and I have also used Ambien.

I don't like how the Melatonin makes me feel.

I also don't like taking something like Benadryl (or Nyquil -- which also contains Benadryl I think)....it makes me feel very jittery and wired inside.

So far the best thing for me has been Ambien. I haven't had any side effects from it.






M.
Posted 4/20/2014 1:04 PM (GMT 0)
Merida - I tried melatonin once too, and also did not feel great the next morning. Of course, at the time I was not feeling all that great anyway -- so who knows. But I did not take it again. Also, I'm not sure it's all that good for you, at least if taken too often.

Benadryl does not leave me with any side effects, but it only works a little for me. I tried doxylamine succinate (marketed as Unisom) recently -- another antihistamine -- and it worked better.

Estazolam is a benzo, but apparently has a longer half-life than some others, such as Xanax, and is actually marketed for anxiety-induced sleep issues. It has been around for quite a while, but I don't seem to read about too many people using it.

I suppose if something other than a benzo works, that might be best. I am very careful about how I take medication, but still....
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