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Is Taking SSRI S Safe Instead Of Nitrazepam And Citalopram For Insomnia?
I have had two serious bouts of insomnia 3 years duration and 5 years duration. I have been insomnia free for six years but it is creeping back at a time of high anxiety. What worked before was Lexapro (SSRI) and Clonazepam (Benz). I have acquired similar in Africa where I work - Nitrazepam (Benz) and Citalopram (SSRI).I have had a few tough nights recently. I bought the Nitrazepam. But I have found the Nitrazepam at 10mg is not keeping me asleep all night and I was waking with psychotic half sleep dreams. That is why I have decided to combine an SSRI. Good decision?
Thu, 16 Jun 2016
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I really appreciate your concern, no it is not good decision but good option is to come out of the stress and anxiety without the helps of medicine and you can do it try it, be positive, control your thoughts, be happy stop worrying if you can not do this then see the psychiatrist for counselling hope this information helps.
Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, no it is not good decision but good option is to come out of the stress and anxiety without the helps of medicine and you can do it try it, be positive, control your thoughts, be happy stop worrying if you can not do this then see the psychiatrist for counselling hope this information helps.
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