Living with RLS

[GPJenRoss7]

I was prescribed Dexedrine for my ADHD and resless legs. only need to take half of my regular script of dexamphetamibe but it worked for me on this I have to say. All i need to ask for now is tapentadol to help me sleep or diazepam. The zopiclone they always give me puts me to sleep too fast so i dont take it should i just take more?

[Joolsg]

Have you considered medical cannabis? There are some interesting case studies on ADHD and cannabis. It also helps with sleep.

[Allyp69]

Taking Zopiclone for extended periods of time is not good...check side effects. But what else is safe to take on a regular basis??

[imsomnia2018]

Hello GP Jen,

You asked if I have been prescribed Zopiclone; which I have. I started probably 10-15yrs ago, but I consulted my doctor & stopped taking it about 2yrs ago. I had to start taking a painkiller every night to calm down sciatica & my back ache. I'm 72yrs old & had a herniated lumber disc about 25yrs ago & my back has been a problem ever since. The painkiller is called Amitriptyline & the combination of both drugs put me in a stupour. I don't have a history of sleep walking but I only vaguely remember falling down the stairs in the middle of the night. I do remember waking up several hours later with blood, from a scalp wound all over my pillow. My wife took me to A&E to get get the wound stiched up.

Consequently I would not recommend taking Zopiclone & Amitriptyline together especially if there is a history of sleep walking.

Best regards Steve Spacie GL20 Tewkesbury Glos