Posted by Tosca on August 11, 2008, at 20:13:49
I have a history of generalized anxiety and some depression. I go through periodic episodes of anxiety, usually lasting a couple of weeks. During the day, if I am feeling acutely anxious, I will take 1 mg Ativan, which puts me back on an even keel and gets me functional.
As for my sleep issues, I can usually *get* to sleep reasonably easy. The problem is I wake up 3 or 4 hours later, filled with anxious thoughts. This happens way more in summer than winter as I have never been able to sleep all that well in heat. I lie there getting more and more anxious about anything and everything, including how lousy I will feel the next day if I *don't* get back to sleep. Talk about putting pressure on myself, LOL. After a three or so hours of this, I can get back into a light sleep, but I'll still wake up early, 6:30 or so, and of course I do not feel so great.
Anyhow, my dr has given me Imovane 7.5mg (zopiclone) as well to address the sleep. In the past it has worked well for me. I take it, and half an hour later it kicks in and I am asleep, and then I'll stay asleep for the full night.
My question is: if I have had Ativan as well earlier in the day to combat the anxiety, how many hours do I need to wait before taking the Imovane? Or, can both be in my system at the same time?
Thanks all :)
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