Irene Iesu
Greenlighter
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- Sep 3, 2016
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- 11
After trying four different SNRI/SSRIs, I've settled for the combination of Bupropion + Prozac, and it seems to be working well for me so far ... but there's this one problem.
I tend to oversleep when I'm depressed (total lack of energy and motivation).Bupropion is helping to correct that aspect. It keeps me wakeful all through the day and I don't feel like lying down in the middle of the day like I used to. But now I have a hard time falling asleep at night, which was never a problem before. I've been using Xanax(prescribed for my anxiety issue) to sleep but it's highly addictive, so I don't want to develop a dependence on it. I've tried melatonin, but it doesn't do much for me.
I'm thinking of asking my doctor for some kind of sedative that I can take on an as-needed basis, and I'm wondering if anyone can recommend me something. I'd like to do my own research and know what are available (and if my insurance covers, etc) before I talk to my doctor. Any input is appreciated.
I tend to oversleep when I'm depressed (total lack of energy and motivation).Bupropion is helping to correct that aspect. It keeps me wakeful all through the day and I don't feel like lying down in the middle of the day like I used to. But now I have a hard time falling asleep at night, which was never a problem before. I've been using Xanax(prescribed for my anxiety issue) to sleep but it's highly addictive, so I don't want to develop a dependence on it. I've tried melatonin, but it doesn't do much for me.
I'm thinking of asking my doctor for some kind of sedative that I can take on an as-needed basis, and I'm wondering if anyone can recommend me something. I'd like to do my own research and know what are available (and if my insurance covers, etc) before I talk to my doctor. Any input is appreciated.