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Originally Posted by piano97
JMHO, but should not be routinely taken for sleep and it's not meant for that.
Too many other side effect problems even at low dose. It hits histamine receptors hard, so you basically took a large dose of benadryl. Not exactly but in general.
It's a great medication in some ways, in other ways imo it's very dangerous.
Everyone's metabolic processing is different. again, jmho, but I would discourage taking it for sleep and if a pill is necessary for that, find something more benign.
Having said that, I'm glad u did get some sleep!!!
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I totally agree. I know that it can be a miracle drug for someone in psychosis and I am not trying to say you shouldnt take it but IMO I think its overprescribed and given out all too often for sleep without considering the ramifications like sedation, weight gain and blood sugar issues. I know years ago there was a big to-do about how frequently it was given to children. I also know that in lower doses it works for sleep but higher doses (in the area of 300mg+) it works better for mood stabilization and psychosis.