A great place to start Disorder information source Rated and Reviewed Sleep Links Entrance to all monitored Sleep Forums Search all of Sleepnet.com


Insomnia Forum
Posting


Archived Insomnia Forum10. To post a new topic go to the Insomnia Forum Homepage.

Elavil for sleep??

Posted by Hardy on October 17, 2001 at 18:45:35:

I went to my doctor today asking for medication to help me sleep. My Dr. prescribed me Elavil 25mg to take every night an hour before bed. I asked about other medication such as ativan or halcion - because I read that it reduces anxiety and can help you sleep, but my Dr. said he didn't like prescribing these meds because they can be addictive. My concern about taking Elavil is that you have to take it every night, and I would rather have something I can take only PRN as needed. I have already tried both Sonata and Ambien, but they didn't help. Can anyone tell me any experiences they have had with Elavil and if it helps or not. Again, my main concern is that I don't want to take something every night when I don't always have problems sleeping.

Follow Ups:


Archived Insomnia Forum10 To post a new topic go to the Insomnia Forum Homepage

  • IMPORTANT : Information not intended as medical advice. If you suspect that you have a sleep disorder you should seek care from a qualified professional. Read Terms of Use.
  • The Sleep Forums are not to be used for commercial purposes.
  • Commercial products and services are not endorsed by Sleepnet.com.
  • Sleep Deprivation due to Sleep Apnea and insufficient sleep are common and can present as insomnia, narcolepsy, or idiopathic hypersomnia. In infants and children sleep problems commonly present themselves as ADD or ADHD.


Copyright ©1995-2005 Sleepnet.com., All rights reserved