Sleep Meds, esp. Doxepin and Klonopin

[Guest guest]

My 65 yr. old husband is also a PWC. Per Cheney

literature he has been taking Klonopin and Doxepin for

several years. Currently he's takiing 2 of the generic

Klonopin for a total of .10mg and 2 Doxepin for a

total of 20 mg.

He also takes 6 mg of melatonin nightly. And he's been

taking VesPro for about 5 weeks (in the am as it

seemed to worsen the sleep problem).

His sleep continues to worsen even with this combo.

Two questions:

1. Is is Klonopin that Cheney says puts you to sleep

and Doxepin keeps you there or is it the reverse?

2. Are there any other sleep meds the group really

recommends? (He would try Soma or Ambien but would

have to pay for it out of pocket. Restoril doesn't

work.

Any other suggestions for promoting better sleep?

(note--herbs won't work at this stage of the game; one

possibility is upping the melatonin to 9 mg)

Thanks,

Hope

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