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 Forum8. To post a new topic go to the Insomnia Forum Homepage.

Insomnia-Klonipin and Provigil`

Posted by Laura Eckard on May 31, 2001 at 10:44:08:

I have been taking Klonipin .5 mg for over 6 months now and it seems not to be working at all with my chronic insomnia. If I keep a regular schedule, I can often fall asleep by 12am, but need excessive amounts of sleep, wake up tired, headachy, cannot get out of bed in the mornings although I may have slept or even if I wake up really really early. I've been put on Provigil 200mg for the past 3 months-my physician left town, did not monitor the dose. I was never able to get a follow-up appointment with the doctor either. I am without any doctor. I am on birth control pills to regulate hormones and to keep me from getting severely sick from my irregular periods and since taking Provigil, the birth control pills no longer help and I am extremely ill most of the time. It's like they're not working anymore. Also, now my migraines have increased severely and last for 2 weeks or more centered around my cycle. No doctors can see me before early to late August and I don't know what to do about the Provigil. I'm EXTREMELY sensitive to medications and often have to be given a child's dosage or less to start out, but my uncaring doctor started me out at 200mg, which scared me. He offered me NO information on the drug either and I am not yet diagnosed with narcolepsy. Now I've stopped taking it on my own accord, and haven't for the past week and a half. Ever since I've stopped, I've experienced severe problems breathing and I'm wondering if it's Provigil related. I'm desparate for help and to find a doctor. I've lost my job, quit school, and given up on a normal lifestyle because of my sleep problems. Is there anyone out there in a similar bind? I would love to hear your story-I feel so alone and helpless-I welcome anyone's advice!!! Please respond if you have ANY information or advice/experiences on these two drugs, chronic insomnia, and trouble getting into the system of doctors! Thanks.

Desparate in NC

Follow Ups:


Archived Insomnia Forum8 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