Trouble falling asleep

Posted by 4by4 @4by4, 4 days ago

I have trouble falling asleep. I don't watch television or look at my phone or computer prior to going to bed. I have tried Zolpidem, Trazadone and Mertazapine. All three do not put me to sleep, but instead I toss and turn for hours, I get restless legs and terrible dry mouth. These medications do the exact opposite of what I need. Does anyone else have this problem? What can I try?

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gloaming | @gloaming | 4 days ago

Have you gone to a sleep specialist to try different treatments, maybe therapy like hypnosis or CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy)? Have you tried zopiclone, Ambien, https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/what-is-the-best-prescription-medication-for-sleep ?

fala | @fala | 11 hours ago

You know what? "Misery loves company" is one of my sister sayings!
OK. Lots of us have sleep problems.
I do. I am sorry you do too. Here is my deal...I can, only at times, with drugs, sleep about 4.5 hours. That is all. Maybe, better than you it seems? I know why, but I have tried for 20 years to reverse it, but "NO GO".
Here is what happened TO ME...My OBGYN Doctor put me on a drug when I was in the "change of life" to help me sleep. OK. It worked. The next few years, I asked and asked, year after year if I could stop the medication? He got angry, and said, "My wife takes it, isn't that good enough for YOU?" (geez)
Finally after the 15 years, he called me and actually said that there was "new information" out, and I should stop the drug. So then, when I finally did stop, so did my falling asleep!! After that, I did a "Sleep Study", ALL kinds of everything under the sun to try to sleep without a pill. YEARS of that!! No luck, 25 years later, still big problem going to sleep. Absolutely NO sleep without an aid of some kind!!
Sorry you have that situation as well. We know we are not alone. This site proves it!! I really do understand!!
Thanks to my Doctor for not knowing what he advises. I did not hear an "I'm sorry!" from him. At least he called with new information. Maybe his wife divorced him?
Best for a Doc to say, " I do NOT know". He sounded so ABSOLUTE!
I feel your pain!!
Maybe something new will be found!!
Best Wishes!!