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Insomnia from Hydro W/D

I stopped Hydros after 6 weeks of very heavy use CT on July 4. Last night was the first night of really bad insomnia.
I took Ambien, Valium, KAVA KAVA, GABA, L-Methioine, Theanine and nothing worked. Any suggestions?
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I got off Hydros 10 month ago and the insomnia was the thing that lasted the longest.  I went on Ambien and then had to go through getting off it.  I think that what I finally realized was that I was just going to have to get through the insomnia as another stage.  I know it's hard but I promise it will pass.  I take 3 benadryl and one of the Sleep MD's every night and usually I sleep pretty good.  You can get Sleep MD at Walmart.  Just know and believe that you can get through this and that others have been through as well.  Best wishes.    
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Hmmm if you cut on July 4th and the insomnia didnt kick in for 4 days later thats strange. My experience is I had the insomnia for the first two nights and then it got increasingly better. maybe you were just having a bd night. I dont know what to tell you either. Ambien is pretty strong. I hope you sleep tonight.
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It wont hurt to try diphenhydramine - benadryl.... - also try some sleepytime tea from celestial seasonings...I didnt have much luck with ambien and that surprised me....good luck
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You only took the hydros for 6 weeks?  How many were you taking a day?  I detoxed from hydros last month and i have been taking trazodone.  It knocks me out.  Maybe you were just having a bad night.  I think ambien is stronger than trazodone. I dont really know what to tell you if the ambien and valium wasnt working.  thats some pretty strong stuff...... maybe talk to your doctor.... I hope you get some help,  and sleep....  :)
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