Should I take xanax to be able to sleep
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Alternative Medicine
2007-11-16 3:13:00
My Dr. prescribed xanax for panic attacks some time ago...I don't have them now but he said if I could not sleep to take one at night but I take one half (scared of addiction) and I have bad dreams every time.....they are 0.5mg.....I also take the supplement Sam-e in the morning. I almost would rather have no sleep than to have the nightmares.
Answer:Don't take that stuff! You should take Melatonin at night before bed. This will help you greatly. You can get it at GNC, or any vitamain shop. Also a cup of Chamomile tea before bed will help you relax. Another way to stop bad dreams is to read a kids book before bed. Most of the time we dream about things that are on our mind.
Occasionally would not hurt if you are just desperate for sleep. Xanax is addictive like you said. After a while you might not be able to sleep without one or two, then you'll need something to lift you up from the Xanax, then you'll get depressed and need strong nerve pills. It could be a chain of addictive meds. I'm not saying that will definitely happen, but it can. I to have anxiety attacks occasionally, if I can't reason myself out of the attack, I will take a pill. I take something called Lorzepam, it is for anxiety attacks. I take one sometimes before bed. This is not suppose to be addictive, I don't have to take it but I am on a swing shift and have a hard time keeping my sleep habits straight. It does help. Maybe you should ask Doc. if there is another type besides Xanax that would not be habit forming.
NO!!!!!!!!
Ambien is a lot better, and safer choice.
No you might become a pill head like myself. six years ago I was in a car wreck, not real bad though I was hurting till were I couldn't sleep good and the doctor gave me some pills that took care of the pain plus made me sleep sooooooo good til this day I am looking for stronger medications to relax me and put me to sleep. it has been days were I don't have trouble sleeping I just want the effect. I hope you find something else milder you can take that want get you addicted like me. I have tried and tried to detox myself but I always end up getting more pills. My closet look like a pharmacy.... please dont fall into that trap.