Question 1

how would eszopiclone compare with amitriptyline as a long term sedative for insomnia? benzodiazepines, tcas and tecas were well tolerated.

sleep architecture: delayed sleep phase, delayed rem onset, reduced cycling, reduced rem, long rem latency?

Accepted Answer

: As you must know by now Sleep Medicine is a specialized field and I recommend you work with your local Drs. Every person is different and it is often at try and see process.

Question 2

how long should i wait after stopping sam-e before i take elavil (amitriptyline)?

Accepted Answer

I've asked a lot: of MD's this question.  Some start you off on the new med right after stopping the old one.   Some wait as much as two weeks.   You are mixing an herb with a Tricyclic, so I'd play it safe and wait awhile.   As a psychiatrist who knows about herbs.  Most don't.

Question 3

are benzodiazepines safe?

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepines: Used for short-term treatment of anxiety, muscle spasm, insomnia, agitation, sedation, they are safe, as long as closely monitored by your doctor.

Question 4

is cyclobenzaprine a benzodiazepine?

Accepted Answer

No: Cyclobenzaprine, also known as flexeril, (cyclobenzaprine hcl) is not a benzodiazepine.  It is more closely related to the tricyclic antidepressants, and is used for muscle spasms.

Question 5

is 100mg of amitriptyline at bedtime too much?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: ...On what it's for, what medical conditions a person has., what other medications (including over the counter meds) they are taking, and what side-effects it causes them.

Question 6

is clozapine  a benzodiazepine?

Accepted Answer

No: Clozapine is considered a 2nd generation antipsychotic medication, typically used in schizophrenia, that antagonizes quite a few neurotransmitter receptors, eg Dopamine d1 & d4 plus serotonin 5ht2 & cholinergic muscarinic ones, too. It's a very effective drug when used under close observation but can only be prescribed under restricted distribution due high risk for agranulocytosis, etc.

Question 7

what is elavil (amitriptyline)

Accepted Answer

Amitriptyline: It is a tricyclic tertiary antidepressant that is also used for a myriad of pain conditions.

Question 8

which benzodiazepines are hypnotic?

Accepted Answer

Sleep: Hypnotic in medicine means a medication helps with sleep.  Ambien (zolpidem) is an example of a hypnotic Benzodiazepine.  Halcion is another.

Question 9

what causes benzodiazepines to be toxic?

Accepted Answer

Don't know what you: mean by "toxic," because actually, benzodiazepines have very little "toxicity" as we define it.  Many drugs can cause stomach and intestinal inflammation, liver damage, heart damage, fluid retention, reduce the immune system, cause severe rashes - benzodiazepines have essentially none of these (allergy is always possible). They cause physical dependency and can cause addiction, and memory problems

Question 10

what are the effects of elavil (amitriptyline)?

Accepted Answer

Elavil (amitriptyline): Is an antidepressant with sedating and drying effects, causing heart rate changes, dry mouth/eyes, constipation, depending on dose. It relieves depression, pain of neurogenic origin, headache and insomnia.

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