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What Causes Insomnia,night Sweats And Dizziness After Tapering Off Restoril?

Posted on Tue, 15 Apr 2014

Question: I've been on 7.5 mg of restoril for approximately 6 months and 50 mg of seroquel for 3 months for insomnia. I also take 1(0 mg of effexor and 150 mg of wellbutrin for anxiety and depression in the morning. I started tapering off restoril a month age by emptying half of the capsule. This last week I emptied more for 3 days and stopped taking it 2 nights ago. I've experienced increased insomnia, night sweats, weakness in my legs and dizziness. Also, an increase in anxiety sporadically throughout the day. What do you advise? Do I continue and wait out the symptoms?? Are there any supplements that would help? Thank you for your reply.

Answered by Dr. Eris Ranxha (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer: You should wait Detailed Answer: Dear I am sorry for symptoms you are suffering. You have been treated with the right medication and it is expected that during stoping medication symptoms can reappear! Anyway it is just for some days! You can help yourself during night with zolpidem for insomnia and Xanax during day if anxiety attack happens. I think you will be fine it just need some days more. During these time avoid caffein drinks and food. Drink as more camomile tea as you can. Hope my answer will help you Wish you all the best Best regards Dr Eris Ranxha

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Follow up: Dr. Eris Ranxha (1 hour later)

Thank you for your reply. Please clarify "anyways is is just for some days." How many days approximatetly? Also, do you mean foods that contain caffeine such as chocolate? Wouldn't zolpidem require a prescription? Thank you for your reply Also, how dies the chamomile tea help? Do you mean all day or at bedtime?

Answered by Dr. Eris Ranxha (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Till 7-14 days Detailed Answer: Dear, those symptoms may persist for 7-14 days. No chocolate or cake or other desert with caffeine. I don't think you will need prescription for zolpidem. (zolpidem 10mg XXXXXXX 1/day), you will have to check with your pharmacist to be sure. You can use camomille tea any time of the day. Wish you all the best Dr Eris Ranxha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Eris Ranxha (1 hour later)

Thank you for your reply. In the U.S. A prescription is required I'm concerned about using another sleep medication to wean of restoril. Do you have any other suggestions. Thank you for your reply.

Answered by Dr. Eris Ranxha (7 hours later)

Brief Answer: You have to wait Detailed Answer: Dear I know you are concerned but you should wait some more days. You can discuss with your doctor about my opinion. It is safe to use zolpidem because don't have side effects. In my opinion you should not use other medication right now, you should wait some more days. You will be fine Sincerely Dr Eris Ranxha

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E