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Re: Getting Used to CPAP & Ambien

Posted by tomjax on October 16, 2003 at 18:22:26:

In Reply to: Getting Used to CPAP & Ambien posted by boltnut55 on October 16, 2003 at 15:58:42:

I have several confusing observations and thoughts about your dilemna.
First, i don't understand your reference to getting used to the noise. Any cpap in the past year should be totally quiet. This includes both machine and mask noise. Mine is TOTALLY quiet.
Second, you say you are used to the air blowing in your nose. There should be no sensation of blowing in a properly sealed mask. The pressure is increased, not the volume or velocity. This may happen in masks that leak.
Many docs will prescribe ambien and other sleep aids including klonopin, but IMHO, this is counterproductive and may exacerbate osa. This is one area in which most docs could be better educated.
The short acting bzd such as ambien have much less of a hangover effect than the older ones. The serum half life is important here.
Benadryl may be helpful in short term, but it may also cause hangover and loses its effectiveness in a short time and in may cause urniary problems.
A positive attitude is helpful in adapting to xpap.

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