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Rebound Insomnia after titrating off of Ativan/Lorezepan

Sleep Health | Last Active: Sep 27 10:00am | Replies (14)
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@leemoore13

I have had insomnia in recent years and avoided sleeping tablets because they are so addictive. I find that antihistamines are great....the original ones like benadryl or nytol (in Ireland). I also find melatonin good. I take melatonin to get to sleep 3mg and then the antihistamines during the night when I wake up.

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lauralouisenelson | @lauralouisenelson | Aug 23 7:18am

Careful about relying on benadryl (1st generation antihistamines) nightly long term. They will lead to dependence, and tolerance as they eventually stop helping because your histamine receptors adjust to their presence. Also, these drugs are on the BBERS list of drugs that negatively affect cognition. Long term, they mess up your ability to think and remember. They are very bad for brain health. Yes, I know insomnia is bad for bran health too, it's hard to know what to do. But you can learn to address insomnia without drugs. Best to learn about some NON DRUG approaches to your insomnia. Best ~

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richelainebaker | @richelainebaker | Aug 23 11:10am

Thank you so much for responding to me. Appreciate the helpful advice.

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