What has helped u with going to sleep? - Fibromyalgia Message Board

wishn · 03-19-2005, 11:32 PM

Hi everyone!

Ambien is starting to "not" work so well.... I have been taking it for 4 years and it is the only thing that works to date. Believe me, I've been given so many different sleep aids. Does anyone know about the new one that is out? It is suppose to be non-addictive and few side effects. Speaking of which....it's 1:39am and I still cannot fall asleep....errrrr.

Hugs to you all! Annie

tkgoodspirit · 03-20-2005, 01:00 AM

Hey Annie,
LTNS! I'm not sure but did you tell me once that you have already tried Klonopin? That's what I have been using since I was dx'd in '02 and it really works for me. I started at 1/2mg and am up to 1mg now. It doesn't take much. It is originally for RLS and it is an antianxiety med, but it really helps me. What is this new med you are talking about? I haven't heard of it, I don't think.

I hope you are doing well and your spirit is strong.

tk

countrygal · 03-20-2005, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by wishn

Hi everyone!

Ambien is starting to "not" work so well.... I have been taking it for 4 years and it is the only thing that works to date. Believe me, I've been given so many different sleep aids. Does anyone know about the new one that is out? It is suppose to be non-addictive and few side effects. Speaking of which....it's 1:39am and I still cannot fall asleep....errrrr.

Hugs to you all! Annie

Wishn, how many mg do you take of ambien? I had that problem and i was upt to 15mg and that helped then later i was able to go back down to 10mg and added flexiril 10mg, and so far that has helped. I haven't heard of a new one yet. If you find out the name of it let us know.....

septemberwoman · 03-20-2005, 01:38 PM

The new med for sleep is Lunesta. It is made by Sepacor. The approval was in December 2004, now they are getting their DEA number. As soon as that happens, it will be for sale. I am anxiously awaiting it. I sleepwalk like a zombie on Ambein and can't take it for that reason. I buy all kinds of JUNK off the internet etc....ugh.
Anyway, WalGreens has it listed and priced now, but not in stock. I already have a script written by my doc and it is sitting there at WG's waiting!! Everyone pray!

GodsGirl4ever06 · 03-20-2005, 06:53 PM

Personally, I'm on the other end of the spectrum.. I wish I didn't sleep SOO much...