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Old Mar 17, 2018, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Nepal1999 View Post
Hi! I have been using temazepam (Resteril), sometimes 15mg, sometimes 30... and have been an insomniac all my life. It works wonders, calming and I can function. I'm never groggy in the AM and almost always calm. Since it's a Benz, I do try 2 weeks on, then 2 weeks off, and use melatonin and Benadryl intermittently. I have to be super functional in my career so proper sleep is so important.
You should also know that I was diagnosed with Bipolar II/III just two days ago. I have never sought help for it, although I pretty much knew I had it. The Psych doc who is wonderful, prescribed Lamotrigine as well, and propranolol for mood stabilization. I am 44, so this is a long time coming! I'm happy to know an answer and am also a bit anxious about how the meds will work for me. I've been on Duloxetene (worthless) for a year for depression, and am not sure how to taper off or just stop taking it.
Hope the temazepam can be something use full for you!
All the best
Welcome to the BP Forum!
I also use temazepam at night for sleep.
So many meds have not helped. Temazepam has helped.


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