Best treaments for insomnia

[Jaco2016]

Hi I have insomnia due to the Pristiq that I take for anxiety and depression. I have a very hard time getting a good nights sleep. Melatonin and an occasional hydroxyzine have helped in the past but are beginning to not work so well. I try and exercise at least every other day, I don’t look at my phone before bedtime, and I try and do something relaxing like reading just before bed but I’m still having trouble. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions that would help other than taking another prescription medication ? Thanks so much

[Jaco2016]

I should also add I have tried taking different AD medications in the past and almost always I had some kind of sleep side including insomnia or REM sleep disorder including other side effects which led me to switch medications but here I am again

[Susan512 in reply to Jaco2016]

Have you try Chamomile tea or sleepy time tea use the 2 together and see if that helps

[Scott1951]

I, too, am taking Pristiq and have insomnia so I sympathize with what you are going through. I am in the process of switching from Pristiq to Viibryd because of the insomnia and also teeth clenching/jaw pain (although I just read that Viibryd also has insomnia as an initial side effect, ugh!). I've had insomnia on Pristiq in spite of taking Trazadone which has worked very well for me for sleep over many years. I also exercise, avoid caffeine after 5:00 pm, tried melatonin, Benadryl, herbal teas, progressive muscle relaxation before bed, etc. with only moderate success. I understand that you aren't interested in other ADs but I wondered if you ever tried Remeron? It is a sedating AD and has helped many people who have experienced insomnia on other drugs? Hope you find something that helps. Sleep is essential.