Re: Sleeping pills

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First, I want to urge everyone here to make sure their prescriptions are

being written by psychiatrists, not general practitioners. It's made all the

difference. While I love my general doc, my psychiatrist is so up-to-date on all

the psych meds it's mind-boggling.

Bendaryl is diphenhydramine, which is also what's inalmost all OTC sleeping

pills. It's an antihistamine, but like most antihistamines (like Atarax, ak.a.

hydroxyzine), its major side effect is drowsiness. Doxylamine is another OTC

agent, but it isn't quite as potent in most people.

If your insomnia is related to the side effect of another drug (i.e. Lex or

another SSRI), then it's recommended to use Rx hypnotic/sedatives to alleviate

those symptoms. Benzos are traditionally the drug of choice, with the foremost

being Restoril. While benzos are addictive, my doctor tells me that even if

you take Restoril every night, since you are taking it too counteract the side

effect, not to worry. You can always wean off the benzos.

Trazodone is an atypical antidepressant. Some psychiatrists use it as a

sedative because it's got a strong effect of that, but it seems to be messing

with

serotonin territory.

Generally, I've found Restoril to be the best for heavy-duty insomnia,

especially when caused by SSRIs. It produces a sound, restful, lasting sleep.

Ambien is not a benzo, but acts similarly and is simiarly addictive. However,

it is highly effective and produces the same kind of long, restful sleep for

most people.

Sonata is a great agent for getting you to sleep, but not for keeping you

there. Most people who take Sonata to combat insomnia fall asleep fine, only to

wake up at 3 a.m. tossing and turning.

Please discuss your options with a psychiatrist...

Here's wishing you a great night's sleep...

in Houston

P.S. There is a difference between being " addicted " to a substance and being

" medically dependent. " Think about that.

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone...

I am on 30mg of Lex for PTSD and Social Anxiety. I was on Trazadone 100mg

for sleep. But I feel i have gotten immune to it(the Trazadone)...I was on

Ambien. For me it was like takeing a Tylenol. No effect. My P-doc

precribed Remeron 15mg for sleep when the going gets really rough...This

knocks me out....However, I want to know if anyone else has tried this combo

and the sides etc.......

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated...

Jacquie

Re: Sleeping pills

First, I want to urge everyone here to make sure their prescriptions are

being written by psychiatrists, not general practitioners. It's made all the

difference. While I love my general doc, my psychiatrist is so up-to-date on

all

the psych meds it's mind-boggling.

Bendaryl is diphenhydramine, which is also what's inalmost all OTC sleeping

pills. It's an antihistamine, but like most antihistamines (like Atarax,

ak.a.

hydroxyzine), its major side effect is drowsiness. Doxylamine is another OTC

agent, but it isn't quite as potent in most people.

If your insomnia is related to the side effect of another drug (i.e. Lex or

another SSRI), then it's recommended to use Rx hypnotic/sedatives to

alleviate

those symptoms. Benzos are traditionally the drug of choice, with the

foremost

being Restoril. While benzos are addictive, my doctor tells me that even if

you take Restoril every night, since you are taking it too counteract the

side

effect, not to worry. You can always wean off the benzos.

Trazodone is an atypical antidepressant. Some psychiatrists use it as a

sedative because it's got a strong effect of that, but it seems to be

messing with

serotonin territory.

Generally, I've found Restoril to be the best for heavy-duty insomnia,

especially when caused by SSRIs. It produces a sound, restful, lasting

sleep.

Ambien is not a benzo, but acts similarly and is simiarly addictive.

However,

it is highly effective and produces the same kind of long, restful sleep for

most people.

Sonata is a great agent for getting you to sleep, but not for keeping you

there. Most people who take Sonata to combat insomnia fall asleep fine, only

to

wake up at 3 a.m. tossing and turning.

Please discuss your options with a psychiatrist...

Here's wishing you a great night's sleep...

in Houston

P.S. There is a difference between being " addicted " to a substance and being

" medically dependent. " Think about that.

[Guest guest]

I take Lex, Valium and Remeron 15mg @bed. Was on Xanax since 1983 but pain

doc changed to Valium for muscle spasm. The Remeron has been a life saver

for me and ds who is almost 18. I have been on it for several years and ds

since about 1999. He didn't sleep at all before Remeron. The less you take

(ex:15mg) has the side effect of sleepiness so that is why they prescribe

it.

Deb Bowman/tn *Ü*

rdjs@...

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry

about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

6:34, NIV

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[Guest guest]

I take Lorazapram for anxiety, but it can also be used for a sleep

aid/sedative.

Amy

Mama to Olivia, 4.5 & Phineas, 2.5

sleeping pills

Anyone out there tried Sonata? Has been recommended for help sleeping

in an upcoming overnight flight. Have never used any prescription

sleep meds and would welcome any advice.

[Guest guest]

I have tried Ambien but I have a terrible time sleeping the next night....so I

now use Lunesta. I like it very much except it does cause water to taste weird

the next day (not everyone has this side effect though). Sonata is OK, but I

like Lunesta. ~a

peachesmesley <yazter@...> wrote: Anyone

out there tried Sonata? Has been recommended for help sleeping

in an upcoming overnight flight. Have never used any prescription

sleep meds and would welcome any advice.

[Guest guest]

>

> Goodday,

>

> Does somebody know if sleepingpills do NOT " mix / blend in " with LDN? I take

Clonazepam (Rivotril) and Trazodonhydrochlorid (Trazolan) some days when I don't

get the sleep at all.

>

> THNX.

>

> Regards,

>

> Hank Foreman 

>============

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As long as these sleeping pills do not contain any narcotic, they're ok to take

with LDN.

[Guest guest]

,If I were you I would not take such a drug, a hypnotic, unless absolutely needed. Somepeople do not find they have sleep difficulties with LDN, others do. But for the majority of those the sleep problems are transient.If you must use a hypnotic for sleeping then plan to use it only on a short term basis. These drugs are addictive, and dangerous too in my opinion.Some people use melatonin and find it helps with sleep in a more natural way. You could try that first and see if it is all you need if in fact you do experience sleep problems.JackieFrom: emily handelman <emilyhandelman@...>Subject: [low dose naltrexone] sleeping pillslow dose naltrexone Date: Friday, September 10, 2010, 11:03 AM

i'm going to be starting LDN soon, and checked with the pharmacist about taking a sleeping pill (Lunesta). He said it is fine if i take it 1 hour before or after taking LDN.Just wanted to double-check; does this sound ok?Thanks, (RSD/CRPS and gluten-intolerant)

[Guest guest]

My 15 year old son seems to have a hard time getting to sleep, but we do not use meds to help him go to sleep. I tell him when it is bedtime and he usually stays up a bit later than us on the computer, but he knows if he doesn't ho to bed early enough he will be real tired the next day. I think he is at an age where he can be responsible for that. He does like to keep the tv on at night though, he says it helps him go to sleep.Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless ( ) Sleeping pills Hi there,I noticed that many parents have their Asperger kids on sleeping pills. I was wondering what triggered your decision to start the children on them? My son, 14 1/2 y.o., has no problems going to sleep, but he's an early riser. By 6:30 - 7:00 he's up and ready to wake the entire house. He has a lot of problems focusing and staying on task at school and at home. I was wondering if he gets enough sleep. We did a sleep study many years ago and the report came back with no recommendation: sleeps just well. I wonder if that is still the case? He doesn't have a deep sleep - will wake up in the middle of the night at the slightest noise. I could split wood on the back of his brothers and they wouldn't wake up, but would get startled only if I walk into his room in the middle of the night. I am wondering if I should try to give him some sleeping pills, to make him sleep more profound.Thanks,Eddie

[Guest guest]

Many AS or anxiety kids take melatonin to help fall asleep. It is

a supplement not a medication. It helps my daughter greatly.

Otherwise she is up to 11pm or later and then hard to get

up in the morning.

Many parents with ADHD kids use a medication called clonidine

(I think) to reduce hyperactivity. This is not a sleeping pill

either. But a medication that has a side effect of making

a person sleepy.

Some parents with kids with mood disorders may give seroguel

or rispedal which is a anti-psychotic drug that is used

for aggressiveness or to treat anxiety or depression if

antidepressants don't work, and these medications make

people sleepy to sleep through the night.

I would try the melatonin 1-2mg from GNC store cherry flavored

and see if he falls asleep sooner. I give it at 8pm so

may daughter is sleepy before 10pm.

Does your son have any emotional problems or hyperactivity?

Why are you considering medication? How much sleep does her

get?

Pam

>

> Hi there,

>

> I noticed that many parents have their Asperger kids on sleeping pills. I

> was wondering what triggered your decision to start the children on them? My

> son, 14 1/2 y.o., has no problems going to sleep, but he's an early riser.

> By 6:30 - 7:00 he's up and ready to wake the entire house. He has a lot of

> problems focusing and staying on task at school and at home. I was wondering

> if he gets enough sleep. We did a sleep study many years ago and the report

> came back with no recommendation: sleeps just well. I wonder if that is

> still the case? He doesn't have a deep sleep - will wake up in the middle of

> the night at the slightest noise. I could split wood on the back of his

> brothers and they wouldn't wake up, but would get startled only if I

> walk into his room in the middle of the night. I am wondering if I should

> try to give him some sleeping pills, to make him sleep more profound.

>

> Thanks,

> Eddie

>

[Guest guest]

Is the problem with focusing anxiety (he worries about too many things) or is he

hyperactive or is it Asperger executive function

deficits.

According to Mt. Sinai Autism Center, stimultants often increase

anxiety in AS kids, but there are other types of medications

that improve focus and attention that are like stimulants.

Many kids in our group are having there ADHD symptoms

treating and responding well.

Pam

>

> Hi there,

>

> I noticed that many parents have their Asperger kids on sleeping pills. I

> was wondering what triggered your decision to start the children on them? My

> son, 14 1/2 y.o., has no problems going to sleep, but he's an early riser.

> By 6:30 - 7:00 he's up and ready to wake the entire house. He has a lot of

> problems focusing and staying on task at school and at home. I was wondering

> if he gets enough sleep. We did a sleep study many years ago and the report

> came back with no recommendation: sleeps just well. I wonder if that is

> still the case? He doesn't have a deep sleep - will wake up in the middle of

> the night at the slightest noise. I could split wood on the back of his

> brothers and they wouldn't wake up, but would get startled only if I

> walk into his room in the middle of the night. I am wondering if I should

> try to give him some sleeping pills, to make him sleep more profound.

>

> Thanks,

> Eddie

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Pamela,My son was diagnoses with NVLD and ADHD when he was in grade 2. We do not have the official Asperger Diagnosis just yet - we are in the process of completing a full development assessment that will probably give us the diagnosis. He is not hyperactive, in fact I could say he is quite lazy, though he fidgets a lot and gets overexcited. But he also has problems focusing and gets easily distracted. To answer your second question, I do not think it's an anxiety issue either. Concentration and staying on task for long periods of time is almost impossible. It has to be an Asperger execute function, as you call it, or a consequence of his ADHD, other than hyperactivity. I was just wondering whether his concentration issues steam from the fact that he doesn't get enough sleep. Mind you, he goes to bed before 9PM and it seems to me that he falls asleep quite quickly. He needs to get up at 6 in the morning because it takes him forever to get ready for the bus that picks him up at 7:15. I am not sure how deep is his sleep. Obviously, the deeper one sleeps, the more rest one gets. I suppose I could try to give him some melatonin and then observe his reaction. But my original question was also aimed at finding out if there are ways to measure if a child gets enough sleep.

Thanks for your informative replies,EddieOn Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 1:09 PM, Pamela <susanonderko@...> wrote:

 

Many AS or anxiety kids take melatonin to help fall asleep. It is

a supplement not a medication. It helps my daughter greatly.

Otherwise she is up to 11pm or later and then hard to get

up in the morning.

Many parents with ADHD kids use a medication called clonidine

(I think) to reduce hyperactivity. This is not a sleeping pill

either. But a medication that has a side effect of making

a person sleepy.

Some parents with kids with mood disorders may give seroguel

or rispedal which is a anti-psychotic drug that is used

for aggressiveness or to treat anxiety or depression if

antidepressants don't work, and these medications make

people sleepy to sleep through the night.

I would try the melatonin 1-2mg from GNC store cherry flavored

and see if he falls asleep sooner. I give it at 8pm so

may daughter is sleepy before 10pm.

Does your son have any emotional problems or hyperactivity?

Why are you considering medication? How much sleep does her

get?

Pam

>

> Hi there,

>

> I noticed that many parents have their Asperger kids on sleeping pills. I

> was wondering what triggered your decision to start the children on them? My

> son, 14 1/2 y.o., has no problems going to sleep, but he's an early riser.

> By 6:30 - 7:00 he's up and ready to wake the entire house. He has a lot of

> problems focusing and staying on task at school and at home. I was wondering

> if he gets enough sleep. We did a sleep study many years ago and the report

> came back with no recommendation: sleeps just well. I wonder if that is

> still the case? He doesn't have a deep sleep - will wake up in the middle of

> the night at the slightest noise. I could split wood on the back of his

> brothers and they wouldn't wake up, but would get startled only if I

> walk into his room in the middle of the night. I am wondering if I should

> try to give him some sleeping pills, to make him sleep more profound.

>

> Thanks,

> Eddie

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, We also have had a great deal of trouble getting my 6 yr old to sleep at night and then staying asleep. I always told DH that I would not even discuss having another child till this one slept through the night.. Here we are w/ only 1, 6 yr old child.. LOL. She only recently started going to bed w/o a huge fight and started sleeping through the night about a year ago. I take Melatonin but was concerned about giving it to her. One thing that FINALLY seemed to work for us was Lavender scented linen spray. I buy it at the Dollar tree and we spray it on her pillow at night. I saw an improvement almost instantly. I let her pick the spot we spray it on and then she goes almost right to sleep. There have been a few times where she fell asleep downstairs or something (put her in bed w/ no spray)

and she has woken up in the middle of the night asking me to spray it so she can go back to sleep. I used to be up till 12 or 1 every night fighting w/ her just to lay still and go to sleep.

From: Eddie Lascu <mensana88@...> Sent: Fri, March 25, 2011 6:46:38 AMSubject: ( ) Sleeping pills

Hi there,

I noticed that many parents have their Asperger kids on sleeping pills. I was wondering what triggered your decision to start the children on them? My son, 14 1/2 y.o., has no problems going to sleep, but he's an early riser. By 6:30 - 7:00 he's up and ready to wake the entire house. He has a lot of problems focusing and staying on task at school and at home. I was wondering if he gets enough sleep. We did a sleep study many years ago and the report came back with no recommendation: sleeps just well. I wonder if that is still the case? He doesn't have a deep sleep - will wake up in the middle of the night at the slightest noise. I could split wood on the back of his brothers and they wouldn't wake up, but would get startled only if I walk into his room in the middle of the night. I am wondering if I should try to give him some sleeping pills, to make him sleep more profound.

Thanks,

Eddie

[Guest guest]

I would have a neuropsychological evaluation done, to see

what kind of cognitive issues he has. It is likely he has

a slow processing speed that results in taking longer,

he may have attentional issues.

Unless he is waking in the night or has sleep apnea,

or if he needs a nap in the day, I would not invest

my time in this area as a way to improve attention

or organization.

Pam

> > >

> > > Hi there,

> > >

> > > I noticed that many parents have their Asperger kids on sleeping pills. I

> > > was wondering what triggered your decision to start the children on them?

> > My

> > > son, 14 1/2 y.o., has no problems going to sleep, but he's an early

> > riser.

> > > By 6:30 - 7:00 he's up and ready to wake the entire house. He has a lot

> > of

> > > problems focusing and staying on task at school and at home. I was

> > wondering

> > > if he gets enough sleep. We did a sleep study many years ago and the

> > report

> > > came back with no recommendation: sleeps just well. I wonder if that

> > is

> > > still the case? He doesn't have a deep sleep - will wake up in the middle

> > of

> > > the night at the slightest noise. I could split wood on the back of his

> > > brothers and they wouldn't wake up, but would get startled only if I

> > > walk into his room in the middle of the night. I am wondering if I should

> > > try to give him some sleeping pills, to make him sleep more profound.

> > >

> > > Thanks,

> > > Eddie

> > >

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Sorry, I missed some of your points. You did say you have a

sleep study already right? If he has NVLD it means that you have

high reasoning skills and slow processing and working memory

right? It is like a very smart computer with a low rate of

work. It doesn't surprise me that he takes long to get ready

with NLD. He probably can't sustain attention on anything

boring and NLD kids like to talk everything thru and are

very bored when they are not talking.

Let's say he does have a sleep issue of some sort, things

that make you relax will help him wake in a better mood,

but taking from 6-7:15 to eat dress and get ready for school

seems very reasonable for a kid with AS.

If there are attentional issues, it is unlikely more or deeper

sleep would help with alertness, sustaining focus would

require so much energy that it causes fatigue to work this

hard. I would trial a stimulant to see if this helps,

but according to Mt. Sinai Autism Center, kids with autism

don't see the great results on stimulants that ADHD kids do,

but it is worth a try they is likely to be some partial

improvement.

If your son is over stimulated this too will cause fatigue as

the day wears on.

My daughter too have NLD and AS and anxiety. I have asked

the same questions you have too.

Pam

> > >

> > > Hi there,

> > >

> > > I noticed that many parents have their Asperger kids on sleeping pills. I

> > > was wondering what triggered your decision to start the children on them?

> > My

> > > son, 14 1/2 y.o., has no problems going to sleep, but he's an early

> > riser.

> > > By 6:30 - 7:00 he's up and ready to wake the entire house. He has a lot

> > of

> > > problems focusing and staying on task at school and at home. I was

> > wondering

> > > if he gets enough sleep. We did a sleep study many years ago and the

> > report

> > > came back with no recommendation: sleeps just well. I wonder if that

> > is

> > > still the case? He doesn't have a deep sleep - will wake up in the middle

> > of

> > > the night at the slightest noise. I could split wood on the back of his

> > > brothers and they wouldn't wake up, but would get startled only if I

> > > walk into his room in the middle of the night. I am wondering if I should

> > > try to give him some sleeping pills, to make him sleep more profound.

> > >

> > > Thanks,

> > > Eddie

> > >

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

One more thought ... some of the medications that people

use with their kids that are bipolar say, like rispedal, seroquel

may make the child somewhat sedated during the day. So

these type of drugs are really reserved for kids that

can't sleep at all (often triggering some kind of mania)

or kids with severe anxiety like OCD that really can't function

during the day.

Ambien is not used in kids. Benzo class of drugs are not

usually used in kids either.

Pam

>

> Hi there,

>

> I noticed that many parents have their Asperger kids on sleeping pills. I

> was wondering what triggered your decision to start the children on them? My

> son, 14 1/2 y.o., has no problems going to sleep, but he's an early riser.

> By 6:30 - 7:00 he's up and ready to wake the entire house. He has a lot of

> problems focusing and staying on task at school and at home. I was wondering

> if he gets enough sleep. We did a sleep study many years ago and the report

> came back with no recommendation: sleeps just well. I wonder if that is

> still the case? He doesn't have a deep sleep - will wake up in the middle of

> the night at the slightest noise. I could split wood on the back of his

> brothers and they wouldn't wake up, but would get startled only if I

> walk into his room in the middle of the night. I am wondering if I should

> try to give him some sleeping pills, to make him sleep more profound.

>

> Thanks,

> Eddie

>

[Guest guest]

A sleep study would answer your question as to whether he is getting deep enough sleep. I wouldn't try a sleeping pill unless/until a study says he needs it. For us, we've used sleep meds because our two ds's don't sleep without meds.

Roxanna

May those who love us, love us

And those who don't love us,

May God turn their hearts

And if he can't turn their hearts,

May he turn their ankles

So we will know them by their limping!

( ) Sleeping pills

Hi there,

I noticed that many parents have their Asperger kids on sleeping pills. I was wondering what triggered your decision to start the children on them? My son, 14 1/2 y.o., has no problems going to sleep, but he's an early riser. By 6:30 - 7:00 he's up and ready to wake the entire house. He has a lot of problems focusing and staying on task at school and at home. I was wondering if he gets enough sleep. We did a sleep study many years ago and the report came back with no recommendation: sleeps just well. I wonder if that is still the case? He doesn't have a deep sleep - will wake up in the middle of the night at the slightest noise. I could split wood on the back of his brothers and they wouldn't wake up, but would get startled only if I walk into his room in the middle of the night. I am wondering if I should try to give him some sleeping pills, to make him sleep more profound.

Thanks,

Eddie

[Guest guest]

Yes, doesn't have problems going to sleep, but I wondered how deep is his sleep and whether he gets enough rest in the 8 1/2 to 9 hours sleep.

On Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 3:31 PM, and/or Robin Lemke <jrisjs@...> wrote:

 

Hi,

 

Personally,,,,if he doesn't have a problem getting to sleep and sleeps until 630 or 700...holy cow!!!  That's awesome!!!!!

 

I think most give Melatonin or something else because their kids struggle with GETTING to sleep.  Hmmmm.....

 

I'm sure you'll get really good advice/posts,,,I just wanted to add my cheap 2-cents.

Robin

From: Eddie Lascu <mensana88@...>Subject: ( ) Sleeping pills

Date: Friday, March 25, 2011, 8:46 AM

 

Hi there,

I noticed that many parents have their Asperger kids on sleeping pills. I was wondering what triggered your decision to start the children on them? My son, 14 1/2 y.o., has no problems going to sleep, but he's an early riser. By 6:30 - 7:00 he's up and ready to wake the entire house. He has a lot of problems focusing and staying on task at school and at home. I was wondering if he gets enough sleep. We did a sleep study many years ago and the report came back with no recommendation: sleeps just well. I wonder if that is still the case? He doesn't have a deep sleep - will wake up in the middle of the night at the slightest noise. I could split wood on the back of his brothers and they wouldn't wake up, but would get startled only if I walk into his room in the middle of the night. I am wondering if I should try to give him some sleeping pills, to make him sleep more profound.

Thanks,

Eddie

[Guest guest]

Hi Eddie,

Like Robin said, most of us who have our kids on some time of sleep aid do it

because without it they have a very hard time falling asleep or staying asleep.

My son is 14 and on Clonodine to help him get to sleep. Some AS kids also take

meds for ADHD symptoms and this can cause them to have problems sleeping. My son

is on Stratera for his ADHD symptoms which is not a stimulant so it is not what

causes his sleep issues.

Not sure if your son is on any medications that might cause him to sleep so

lightly. If he is, you might want to check on that. Otherwise, if his sleep is

not interfering with his daily life I wouldn't worry about it.

That's just my 2 cents.

ne

>

>

>

> From: Eddie Lascu <mensana88@...>

> Subject: ( ) Sleeping pills

>

>

> Date: Friday, March 25, 2011, 8:46 AM

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>

> Hi there,

>

>

> I noticed that many parents have their Asperger kids

> on sleeping pills. I was wondering what triggered your

> decision to start the children on them? My son, 14 1/2 y.o.,

> has no problems going to sleep, but he's an early riser.

> By 6:30 - 7:00 he's up and ready to wake the entire

> house. He has a lot of problems focusing and staying on task

> at school and at home. I was wondering if he gets enough

> sleep. We did a sleep study many years ago and the report

> came back with no recommendation: sleeps just well. I

> wonder if that is still the case? He doesn't have a deep

> sleep - will wake up in the middle of the night at the

> slightest noise. I could split wood on the back of his

> brothers and they wouldn't wake up, but would get

> startled only if I walk into his room in the middle of the

> night. I am wondering if I should try to give him some

> sleeping pills, to make him sleep more profound.

>

>

>

> Thanks,

> Eddie

>

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[Guest guest]

My son takes Adderall 15 mg. That's all he takes. I guess there is no reason to worry. Thank you all for replying to my messages. All the best,EddieSent from my iPhoneOn 2011-03-29, at 8:58 AM, susanne hansen <s_hansen34@...> wrote:

Hi Eddie,

Like Robin said, most of us who have our kids on some time of sleep aid do it because without it they have a very hard time falling asleep or staying asleep. My son is 14 and on Clonodine to help him get to sleep. Some AS kids also take meds for ADHD symptoms and this can cause them to have problems sleeping. My son is on Stratera for his ADHD symptoms which is not a stimulant so it is not what causes his sleep issues.

Not sure if your son is on any medications that might cause him to sleep so lightly. If he is, you might want to check on that. Otherwise, if his sleep is not interfering with his daily life I wouldn't worry about it.

That's just my 2 cents.

ne

>

>

>

> From: Eddie Lascu <mensana88@...>

> Subject: ( ) Sleeping pills

>

>

> Date: Friday, March 25, 2011, 8:46 AM

>

>

>

>

>

> Hi there,

>

>

> I noticed that many parents have their Asperger kids

> on sleeping pills. I was wondering what triggered your

> decision to start the children on them? My son, 14 1/2 y.o.,

> has no problems going to sleep, but he's an early riser.

> By 6:30 - 7:00 he's up and ready to wake the entire

> house. He has a lot of problems focusing and staying on task

> at school and at home. I was wondering if he gets enough

> sleep. We did a sleep study many years ago and the report

> came back with no recommendation: sleeps just well. I

> wonder if that is still the case? He doesn't have a deep

> sleep - will wake up in the middle of the night at the

> slightest noise. I could split wood on the back of his

> brothers and they wouldn't wake up, but would get

> startled only if I walk into his room in the middle of the

> night. I am wondering if I should try to give him some

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