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Is Switching Between Ambien And Remeron For An IBS Patient Safe?
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
I've read your question carefully. Let me give you my thoughts.
I do support the suggestion to switch Ambien to Remeron. Remeron is less addictive, lower risk of nightmares, and would augment and improve the antidepressant effects of your Zoloft. It is a very effective sleep medication as well, which is what you want!
Linzess is an excellent medication for IBS. I use it regularly with my patients. As an added bonus, Remeron also has positive effects on IBS. Just one more reason why it would be a good switch.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
I've read your question carefully. Let me give you my thoughts.
I do support the suggestion to switch Ambien to Remeron. Remeron is less addictive, lower risk of nightmares, and would augment and improve the antidepressant effects of your Zoloft. It is a very effective sleep medication as well, which is what you want!
Linzess is an excellent medication for IBS. I use it regularly with my patients. As an added bonus, Remeron also has positive effects on IBS. Just one more reason why it would be a good switch.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Dr. Sheppe,
Thank you for your thoughtful reply. It is helpful.
I am still wondering about Belsomra, which appears to act somewhat
differently from other sleeping potions.
XXXXXXX Ober
Thank you for your thoughtful reply. It is helpful.
I am still wondering about Belsomra, which appears to act somewhat
differently from other sleeping potions.
XXXXXXX Ober
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
You're most welcome!
In my opinion and experience, Belsomra is not a very effective sleep medication. Some people use it, but I would prefer Remeron in your case. Remeron is more widely used and in your case would augment and improve the effects of your other medications.
Dr. Sheppe
Followup
Detailed Answer:
You're most welcome!
In my opinion and experience, Belsomra is not a very effective sleep medication. Some people use it, but I would prefer Remeron in your case. Remeron is more widely used and in your case would augment and improve the effects of your other medications.
Dr. Sheppe
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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