Beginning in late February, the beneficial sleep effects stopped working and I began to get less than 5 hours sleep per night. I am in therapy and have taken Oxazepam. Have read on the web that these drugs are very addicting and there may be difficulty in withdrawal. But I really need a good night's sleep. I can handle the depression if I can get 7 hours sleep.
Benzodiazepines are helpful in the treatment of insomnia.
Low doses of these medications can be withdrawn with no serious side effects. Long acting Benzodiazepines such as Klonopin is usually used at low doses for short periods of time for people with insomina. Medications such as Ambien and a new medication Sonata are non habit forming medications with limited side effects that are shown to be effective in the treatment of people with sleeping difficulties. I would recommend that you talk to your Psychiatrist in detail about your concerns. Sincerely HFHS-M.D. Information contained within this forum is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question.