Posted by sl on August 2, 2001, at 14:29:21
In reply to Hey SL , posted by bcms on August 1, 2001, at 21:28:29
Because of the relaxing nature of sleep-inducers, they can be habit-forming. Most [smart] doctors will not give them to you if you have a history of drug abuse or addiction. Some won't prescribe them at ALL. Especially benzodiazapines like Klonopin, Xanax and Valium.
Sonata and other hypnotics (sleep-inducers) aren't "bad drugs" exactly, it's just that they can be addicting if you take them every night for a long period of time or if you already have a history of addiction.
Use caution, consider using them just as-needed, etc. If you start having to raise your dosage just to get to sleep, you might want to talk to your doctor.
My story: I just started taking Seroquel on an as-needed basis. It's NICE, I take a teensy tiny dose, 1/12 of a regular dosage, and it puts me out for at least 4-6 hours.
It's AMAZING what a full night's sleep does for my mood. :)
But I can't help but be frustrated by my doctor's refusal to give me anything with even a tiny chance of addiction. She sees the Seroquel as the ONLY option, because it's the only one with no possibility of addiction even tho I have no history. So I hope it works for me in the long run. :/Hope this Helps....
sl
> I have tried sonata. why do you say if i did not have any past drug problems?? Is it a bad drug??
> I need something for anxiety as well. thanks so much
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