Insomnia Forum Posting

Posted by David on June 26, 2002 at 09:10:27:

In Reply to: Addicted to Klonopin posted by At the end of the line on June 26, 2002 at 05:50:30:

I agree with Ellie about going slow. Check out the following web site www.benzo.org.uk

they will provide some excellent advise as to tapering off.You will regain your natural ability to sleep...it just takes time. In the mean time maybe your Dr. can prescibe a sedating anti-depressant like trazodone or remeron to help you sleep. The antihistamine phenegan also provides a sedating effect.

Getting off these drugs will probably be the toughest thing you've ever done but once off you will feel a tremendous relief and accomplishment.

You will sleep...it's just gonna take some time. You have been taking the meds for 2 years so it may take a few months. You also need to resolve the underlying cause of your initial insomnia whether it's anxiety, poor sleep hygiene, or some physical issue.

Hope this helps

David

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