what to take

[krav]

I'm taking norcos 10/325 (2 pills every 6 hours).  I have high anxiety and have a problem sleeping.  What other meds can i take in combination with the norcos (valium, xanex?) (somas, ambien?)  I see my MD next week and want to be prrpared.

[nursegirl6572]

You have posted this on an addiction forum, do you have a history of addiction?  Do you abuse your meds?  This is honestly a question best left for your doctor, as you can't go by what other people take.  Plus, we're not permitted to make specific recommendations anyway.

[gnarly_1]

HI  .... best to stick with the naturals   xanex and other benzo  ambin and other z class meds are not really safe to mix   your resperation can fail   not worth chancing  although we have had people do it   not for me  ....
........................................Gnarly

[Gretta96]

Yes, there are different dosages for Xanax and ambien.  Ambien is a once at night medication, Xanax is usually one pill three times a day as needed.
I don't have experience with klonopin or Zoloft, your MD will know.

[krav]

How many of each pill, how many times a day?  I heard Klonopin and Zoloft are good with Ambien.

[krav]

Yes I'm taking the norcos for pain (lower back).  Are there different strengths of Xanex and Ambien?  

[BluCrystal]

I am NOT a doctor.  But I will tell you what my own doctor prescribed for me, so you can ask your own doctor about them.  I take norco 7.5/350 for pain in my ankle.  I am also on Klonopin (anxiety), Ambien (sleep), Seroquel (sleep), Zoloft (depression), and Vistiril (anxiety).  I am sure that my doctor would not prescribe me norco knowing my other meds if it was a bad idea.  Ask your doctor.

[Gretta96]

Are you taking the norcos for pain and also need anti-anxiety and sleeping pills?
I know I was told I could take Xanax and ambien with norcos, but do see what your doc says.

[ActingBrandNew]

I like using herbs myself and will share my list below for the anxiety you talk about. Hope it helps...they did...do for me.

The herb Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis) is used as a sedative on the nervous system and a relaxant for the muscles (Reader's Digest, 2009, Pp128). It also helps with headaches, which can sometimes be a result of an anxiety attack. According to Mosby's the recommended dosage of Valerian extract is 400-900mg, before bedtime (2010, Pp592). It is recommended that Valerian not take with MAOIs.

The herb Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis L.) is used as a sedative and it has mood-enhancing abilities(Reader's Digest, 2009, Pp73). The leaves are the part of the plant that is used and can come in an extract. According to Mosby's the recommended dosage is 80mg of Lemon Balm extract combinewith120mg Valerian root extract, tid (three times a day) (2010, Pp390).

The herb Kava (Piper methysticum) has a sedative and it is an anxiolytic (Skidmore-Roth, 2010, Pp.369). Anxiolytic is defined, by the Mirriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, as a drug that relieves anxiety. It acts directly on the limbic system, which is the parts of the brain that are concerned with emotion and motivation. According to Mosby's the recommended dosage of Kava extract is 45-70mg tid (2010, Pp370). Take it with a meal for increased absorption. It is also recommended that it not be given to children under 12 (Skidmore-Roth, 2010, Pp370).

The mineral Magnesium works as a muscle relaxant, which can be helpful to someone suffering from anxiety issues. The stress of anxiety can take it's toll on the shoulder muscles and the neck muscles. According to the Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements the recommended daily intake of Magnesium is 280mg (Murray, 1996, Pp161).

Although all of the B vitamins can aid in the calming of anxiety issues, vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) seems to be the most important because it helps to form chemical transmitters in the nervous system (Murray, 1996, Pp100). According to the Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements the recommended daily intake of vitamin B6 is 2mg (Murray, 1996, Pp101).