How Can Insomnia Be Managed When Trazodone Makes Me Lose My Motor Skills And Balance?

Posted on Fri, 3 Feb 2017

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Question : I HAVE al1 HR. AGO. ij HAVE TRIED ALL THE OVER THE COUNTER SLEEP AND NONE WORKED. I WENT TO FAMILY DOCTOR AND HE GAVE ME TRAXADONE WHICH MADE ME SICK LOOSE ALL BODILY FUCTIONS AND NO MUSCLE CONTROL. SO HE GAVE ME TEMAZEPAM 15 MG.IT IS NOW 2 HRS SINCE I TOOK THE XXXXXXX AND STILL AWAKE

Answered by Dr. Olsi Taka (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Suvorexant or Seroquel may be tried.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I see among your medications that you are taking Clonazepam as well. Clonazepam is from the same group as Temazepam, benzodiazepine group. These medications work well at first but then they may create tolerance, meaning their efficacy drops. That may be a reason why Temazepam is not working if you have been using Clonazepam.

Since you seem to have used all over the counter measures and antidepressants, they have produced too many side effects I guess. One prescription alternative which may be left to try would be Suvorexant (brand name Belsombra).

Another possibility would be Quetiapine (Seroquel). It is known for other indications in psychiatric patients but in small dosages, it is commonly used to treat insomnia as well.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Olsi Taka
Neurologist

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