Ativan withdrawal and going on Lunesta

Posted by gmamrj @gmamrj, Sep 7, 2024

I have withdrawn from .5 mg of Ativan a night that I have been taking for 6 years.
It has been 12 days since my last .125mg of Ativan. This is a nightmare. I can’t sleep. Lucky to get 3 hours a night and that is in segments. I might mention that I am 82 years old.
PCP has prescribed Vistaril. 50 mg before bed. Not working.
Now he has prescribed Lunesta which I haven’t tried yet.
Which is worse .25 mg of Ativan a night or Lunesta????
I am at wits in. Not able to function.

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blueskies1530 | @blueskies1530 | 4 days ago

I've been on .5mg Klonopin for six years for anxiety & panic and the three times I've tried to quit have resulted in either poor sleep, muscle pain or nightmares. I took Lunesta before Klonopin for simple insomnia (before such bad anxiety) and found it helpful. My most restful combo for a while was Ambien CR and Trazodone.