Diazepam - any alternatives I could ask for? *might trig*

[snowgirl]

I was prescribed diazepam as a 'when required' med to help me sleep, but when I took it (prescribed dose), I completely don't remember anything that I did afterwards.

Having pieced it together from texts to a friend, and bits and pieces around the house - I appear to have taken a lot more diazepam and my normal AD's (quite low dosage tabs), sh'd a lot, and ended up on the roof of my building.

Obviously this has freaked me out quite a bit especially as I don't remember doing any of it, and don't want any more diazepam, but I do need something to help me sleep - am averaging about 1 - 2 hours a night, fitful and not helpful. This is contributing to me sinking lower and lower.

I do need something to help me sleep, but I don't quite know how/what to ask for, esp. since they are aware of my recent activity, and are understandably nervous to prescribe.

Have a MH appointment tomorrow, and GP later this week, so any adive anyone has would be greatly appreciated?

Thank you

[findingmyway]

There are lots of alternatives. Zolpidem and zopiclone seem to be popular options. I guess it depends why you're not sleeping?

My sleep issues come from anxiety mainly so take a combination of 2 anxiety meds (ontop of my AP) to help me sleep.

[caspers smudj]

i tries zopiclone and had a bad reaction to them

[Faded~Lady]

I take zolpidem its good.  Melantonin is a good one too.

[Bea]

Only your health professional can make recommendations about specific medications.  As you have an appointment tomorrow, I would suggest that you discuss this with your professional.  If you think you have at some point taken more than your prescribed dose of meds, you must get checked out, as a matter of urgency.  



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