try melatonin or take a benadryl they put me to sleep every time
Occasionally I take Lorazopam or Klonopin. I know they are kinda strong but not as wierd as ambien and not as habit forming. Thats the only thing that shuts my mind down when I got a lot going on.
Thats what you want though to really sleep. You dont want to be on semi-alert. If something attacks you, you will still wake up
I tried melatonin, it did nothing for me, its too weakOriginally Posted by WILLIAM HAYES
You got those reversed. A benzodiazepine like Lorazopam is more habit forming than Ambien.
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wrong! They are both benoz's Ambien is quicker acting and shorter duration than Lorazepam, but both are "habit forming" Ambien more so than A
tivan (Lorazepam).
Bacarti 151 works best!
Uhhhh, Ambien is most certainly NOT a benzo. In fact is is called a NON-benzo.
Furthermore......
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ambien/AN01812
It's unlikely you'll become dependent on zolpidem (Ambien). Ambien and similar sleep medications are effective and much less likely to be habit-forming than are some other drugs sometimes prescribed for sleep problems — for example, benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam (Xanax), lorazepam (Ativan) or temazepam (Restoril).
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you are absolutely correct ChinMusic. One of the reasons drugs such as Ambien were developed is because of their less addictive properties versus the benzodiazepines.
I wouldn't think that sleep would be a problem on the trail b/c of the daily vigorous exercise. I sleep very lightly when I'm on the trail but I've only been out for 10 days at a time. You keep um straight T-Rx..
Ambien CR contains zolpidem tartrate, a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic of the imidazopyridine class. Ambien CR (zolpidem tartrate extended-release tablets) is available in 6.25 mg and 12.5 mg strength tablets for oral administration.
this is directly from the prescribing info. For Ambien. Hope it helps clear things up.
My max has been 8 days and by the end of the trip I was sleeping fine sans help. Ambien has been very helpful for the first few days of a trip. My plan is to only use it the first few days. YMMVI wouldn't think that sleep would be a problem on the trail b/c of the daily vigorous exercise. I sleep very lightly when I'm on the trail but I've only been out for 10 days at a time. You keep um straight T-Rx..
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try an iPod with podcasts like NPR's most emailed stories. drowns out background noises, distracts you from your worries, and turns itself off after about 30 minutes.
I have worked with Melatonin (sp), Ambian, Benedryl. I found that there were several things that helped me sleep.
#1: I NEVER sleep the first night - get over it!
#2: I need to watch what sleeping pad I bring. My Nemo sucks! It makes too much noise when I turn over, and I wake up EVERY time! I generously passed it off to my Scoutmaster husband, who quickly "gifted" it to our son who is oblivious to the world when he sleeps...lol. Lesson: Check out (reviews) on your sleep mat for noise factor.
#3: Ear plugs: While I worry about the rare psycho, I do put ear plugs partially in my ears to minimize the noise from the local snorers....
#4: No caffeine or fried foods after 3pm.
Happy sleeping!
#4: No caffeine or fried foods after 3pm.
fried food on the trail?
1 oz of Tart Cherry juice to 7ozs of water. Sleep like a baby. Make sure it's Montmorency Tart Chery Juice.
...can happen... depending on where you are at. I had major issues after that Cheeseburger and fries I so enjoyed at Big Meadows in SNP!
Normally, my system could have handled the greasy food, but this time - ah, NO!
I sleep very lightly when on the trail or when camping on bicycle tours. I find I still wake up rested though.
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