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What are good Benzos for GAD and Insomnia

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wyattowens
wyattowens

I have suffered from anxiety and insomnia for most of my life and I have tried multiple medications such as Prozac, Lexapro, Buspar, Colonidine, Vistaril, Trazadone, Seroquel and Ambien. The ambien worked wonderful for my insomina but I am looking to get off of it and try a benzo that are helpful for both what are good Benzos for GAD and Insomina?

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  • richard89308
    richard89308 wyattowens

    Posted

    if a drug works why change it. sounds a bit dumb to me.
    • wyattowens
      wyattowens richard89308

      Posted

      I'm trying to get the sedative qualities that also help relieve my anxiety but also something that won't completely knock me out so I can still function since most of my anxiety happens early to mid-day
    • wyattowens
      wyattowens

      Posted

      Basically I'm trying to kill two birds with one stone if that makes sense
  • smc89344
    smc89344 wyattowens

    Posted

    I take clonazepam also in the same family as Ativan and lorazepam. The difference btwn the clonazepam vs Ativan is its a slower but longer effect whereas Ativan is faster onset but short lived. It definitely helps me when I'm overly anxious or panicky.
    • wyattowens
      wyattowens smc89344

      Posted

      My anxiety typically lasts for several hours so I'm definitely going to talk to my Dr and see what he thinks is the best
  • lisalisa67
    lisalisa67 wyattowens

    Posted

    No bad idea. Benzos are extremly addictive. Only good for short term here and there uses. Have you gone to a sleep clinic? Why dont you find out what is behind the insomnia. If its all anxiety related maybe look into alternatives instead of heavy duty drugs.
    • wyattowens
      wyattowens lisalisa67

      Posted

      I really have wanted to avoid benzos for this exact reason but it seems like I'm running out of options so I'm willing to try them even though they have the highly addictive and dependence properties, I have not visited a sleep specialist and it's definitely something I'm going to look into
  • lynne82155
    lynne82155 wyattowens

    Posted

    I thought benzos were for short term use only.

    Go back and see your doctor

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