Jason Vaughn482 said:I think I’ll run it by my doctor—maybe swap out the valium for Praxiten, perhaps even to help with sleep...
Look, let me be blunt: Circadin is essentially useless. It doesn't do anything for me. Perhaps it might work for someone who has never even touched psychotropic medication in their life, especially regarding sleep issues. Don't waste your money buying it. If you're curious, just go to a local pharmacy, pick up the cheapest melatonin available, and try that; you'll see how it goes. This Circadin is just a timed-release version of melatonin, but that extended release won't matter one bit if it fails to actually put you to sleep. In any case, standard melatonin is available over-the-counter without a prescription.
Well, I am not entirely certain why, but there must be a reason behind this approach. My physician insists that it is better to avoid using anxiolytics or sedatives for sleep, opting exclusively for hypnotics instead. Personally, I have found that neither Praxiten nor Normabel—nor any of those other options—ever truly helped me sleep, even back when I was a student and used them occasionally; they were completely ineffective for that purpose. You should certainly consult your doctor to get her professional opinion.
In any event, there is a higher probability that Praxiten might induce sleep, and it could arguably be more effective for that specific goal than Xanax, though it might feel a bit heavy since Praxiten tends to last longer than Normabel.
As for tapering off Sanval... Listen, if you find it difficult to do halfway, ask your doctor to prescribe a different hypnotic. Ideally, Zan would be the best choice simply because it carries the lowest risk of dependency, though you could also try Cerson. Generally speaking, they are milder than Sanval, though they may not necessarily knock you out. For me, both are completely ineffective; currently, I am transitioning away from Dormicum and attempting to fall asleep using 10 mg of Sanval, though that has become quite difficult lately. Ultimately, my advice would be to try anything else besides Dormicum—not because it is inherently bad or harmful, but because once you develop a tolerance to it, there isn't really a stronger hypnotic on the market to turn to.
If you are seeing a private specialist, they might be able to provide you with some sample packs so you can test them before they commit to a full prescription.
