Just one more question.
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Now you know how I picked up my nickname (Peter Faulk’s tv character; Columbo) But my question is : (and I promise to be quiet for awhile after this): Is anyone aware of any studies that show which anti- depressant’s (IF ANY); do NOT affect your sleep? Either way–by keeping you awake or making you too sleepy? I’ve tried several -with no great results. Different doses and switching times morning or night-not much difference. Please share your anti-depressant medical experience if any. Peace and happiness to all. — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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Now you know how I picked up my nickname (Peter Faulk’s tv character; Columbo) But my question is : (and I promise to be quiet for awhile after this): Is anyone aware of any studies that show which anti- depressant’s (IF ANY); do NOT affect your sleep? Either way–by keeping you awake or making you too sleepy? I’ve tried several -with no great results. Different doses and switching times morning or night-not much difference. Please share your anti-depressant medical experience if any.
No no no! Don’t ever keep qiuet! 
As far as I know, they all have it listed as a possible side effect. But it doesn not mean that everyone who uses it experiences it or maybe only while weaning on them. When I started fluvoxamine I was very tired, disturbed sleep patterens and I woke up at night about every 2 hours. But now, about 3 months later, I sleep just fine with just the occasional nightly wake up, every now and then. I think I still sleep light but it doesnt affect me that much anymore. I do get sleepy a bit earlyer in the evening than usual but I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that. I used to stay up very late each night.. Before that, I was on paxil, wich affected me a lot more. Vivid dreams, noctural PAs and flattened emotions. If I took xanax before sleep, I was not going to wake up in time the next morning for sure (wouldn’t even hear the alarm clock going off). But everyone reacts differently, as always it’s trial and error untill you find what works best for you. How much time have you been on each of these different meds? Switching every few weeks won’t give any med a fair chance to see how it will work for you. I hope it is all supervised by your doctor? — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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::Now you know how I picked up my nickname (Peter Faulk’s tv ::character; Columbo) :: ::But my question is : (and I promise to be quiet for awhile after ::this): Is anyone aware of any studies that show which anti- ::depressant’s (IF ANY); do NOT affect your sleep? Either way–by ::keeping you awake or making you too sleepy? :: ::I’ve tried several -with no great results. Different doses and ::switching times morning or night-not much difference. :: ::Please share your anti-depressant medical experience if any. :: ::Peace and happiness to all. Hi Dan, You don’t have to be quiet…….you can ask as many questions as you like 
Unfortunately, most antidepressants can affect your sleep in one way or another. You may have to try a few more to find one that won’t cause this problem. Or, antidepressants may not be a class of meds for you. What antidepressant are you taking now? I recall you being on Imipramine. Did you have sleep problems before starting antidepressants? What sleep problem are you experiencing now (sleepiness or insomnia)? I know, I’m nosey Jackie ~*~I’ve seen and met angels wearing the disguise of ordinary people living ordinary lives~*~ ~~Tracy Chapman — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – ::Now you know how I picked up my nickname (Peter Faulk’s tv ::character; Columbo) :: ::But my question is : (and I promise to be quiet for awhile after ::this): Is anyone aware of any studies that show which anti- ::depressant’s (IF ANY); do NOT affect your sleep? Either way–by ::keeping you awake or making you too sleepy? :: ::I’ve tried several -with no great results. Different doses and ::switching times morning or night-not much difference. :: ::Please share your anti-depressant medical experience if any. :: ::Peace and happiness to all. Hi Dan, You don’t have to be quiet…….you can ask as many questions as you like Unfortunately, most antidepressants can affect your sleep in one way or another. You may have to try a few more to find one that won’t cause this problem. Or, antidepressants may not be a class of meds for you. What antidepressant are you taking now? I recall you being on Imipramine. Did you have sleep problems before starting antidepressants? What sleep problem are you experiencing now (sleepiness or insomnia)? I know, I’m nosey Jackie ~*~I’ve seen and met angels wearing the disguise of ordinary people living ordinary lives~*~ ~~Tracy Chapman The charter is available at:http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
I’m not currently taking any anti-depressant meds. Imipramine -I took for a long time. I thought that was more for anxiety. It was the only one that made me sleepy. Most of the others had the opposite effect. Maybe I’ll check with doc again about imipramine. While, I wasn’t as anxious while taking it, maybe it helped more than I recall now for depression. Thanks. — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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I’m not currently taking any anti-depressant meds. Imipramine -I took for a long time. I thought that was more for anxiety. It was the only one that made me sleepy. Most of the others had the opposite effect. Maybe I’ll check with doc again about imipramine. While, I wasn’t as anxious while taking it, maybe it helped more than I recall now for depression. Thanks.
Imipramine is an effective antidepressant. Chip — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
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::I’m not currently taking any anti-depressant meds. Imipramine -I took ::for a long time. I thought that was more for anxiety. It was the only ::one that made me sleepy. Most of the others had the opposite effect. ::Maybe I’ll check with doc again about imipramine. While, I wasn’t as ::anxious while taking it, maybe it helped more than I recall now for ::depression. Thanks. Dear Dan, Imipramine can be effective for both depression and anxiety. Since you mentioned that you are depressed recently, it would be a good idea to ask your doctor to put you back on Imipramine. Paxil makes me very tired but it is a side-effect I am willing to tolerate since it works so well for me. My sleep has greatly improve since being on Paxil. Take care Jackie ~*~I’ve seen and met angels wearing the disguise of ordinary people living ordinary lives~*~ ~~Tracy Chapman — The charter is available at: http://readystump.algebra.com/~asapm
