Sleep medication for drivers

[unteagle]

Are there any medications that I can take as a sleep aid that won't cause me to fail my dot exam. I called up there and they said Klonopin and Ambien are both no-go's. It doesn't really make since to me since the side effects are gone after 8 hours even if there are traces of it in your system.

And I've tried other alternatives, OTC stuff like diphenhydramine, melatonin, etc. I can't sleep without my sleep aids. Not even for a few hours.

 

[moreluck]

That Ambien is nothing to mess with. People have gotten up the next morning and drove to work and then forget how they got there. It's spooky stuff.

 

[unteagle]

yes i agree. but i don't agree that .5mb klonopin will have any effect on my driving ability 8 hours later. I understand if I was on it for anxiety and taking it during the day but I'm not. It is a sleep aid. It's like saying a driver can't drink alcohol while working. Well that's obvious. But if he gets drunk after work and comes in the next day, he is fine to drive.

And I can promise you, you would rather have me driving after a good nights sleep on .5mb klonopin than driving in a zombified sleep deprived state not having slept but maybe 1-2 hours a night for the past week. Well, that's what will happen. I quit taking the klonopin and have 6 hours sleep in 3 days. Nodding off behind the wheel of my personal vehicle.

 

[unteagle]

ambien has a half-life of 2-3 hours. If they slept for 8 hours and drove to work the next morning and forgot how they got there, it has nothing to do with ambien. What they did during that 8 hours while the ambien was in them is a different story.

That Ambien is nothing to mess with. People have gotten up the next morning and drove to work and then forget how they got there. It's spooky stuff.

 

[Indecisi0n]

That Ambien is nothing to mess with. People have gotten up the next morning and drove to work and then forget how they got there. It's spooky stuff.

That was my exact excuse the first time i got caught cheating.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

"I can't sleep without my sleep aids" is a alarming statement in and of itself. Sleep aids are meant to be used on a temporary basis and if you need them on a daily basis I think you may need to see a specialist.

I have found that if I am having trouble falling asleep I start counting backwards from 41,000.

 

[over9five]

How would they know you're on medication? If I'm not mistaken, they only check your urine for sugar.

 

[Johney]

How would they know you're on medication? If I'm not mistaken, they only check your urine for sugar.

Doesn't the DOT pee test you for drugs if your in feeders or class A license?

 

[Johney]

I have found that if I am having trouble falling asleep I start counting backwards from 41,000.

I found a six pack works just as well

 

[over9five]

Yup, maybe that's what he means.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I found a six pack works just as well

Do you think I randomly chose that number?

 

[pickup]

Are there any medications that I can take as a sleep aid that won't cause me to fail my dot exam. I called up there and they said Klonopin and Ambien are both no-go's. It doesn't really make since to me since the side effects are gone after 8 hours even if there are traces of it in your system.

And I've tried other alternatives, OTC stuff like diphenhydramine, melatonin, etc. I can't sleep without my sleep aids. Not even for a few hours.

Okay, you tried melatonin. Did you ever try the liquid melatonin? It has advantages over the tablet form, such as not having to be broken down and thus can get into your system faster.

 

[Johney]

Do you think I randomly chose that number?

No, I just thought it took you a long time to get to sleep.

 

[pickup]

And there are hynosis cds which can aid sleep. The hynosis portion might be enough to put you to sleep before you even get to the main section of the c.d.

If the c.d bores you , you might fall asleep that way.

Here is one of many examples of what is out in the market place:

http://www.amazon.com/Insomnia-Sleep-Deeply-Hypnosis-Trainer/dp/B000EYKQCY

 

[over9five]

Do you think I randomly chose that number?

. Another dig at Moreluck, Menotyou, or some other member? Just working on your post count?
Come on, we're dying to know.

 

[moreluck]

"I can't sleep without my sleep aids" is a alarming statement in and of itself. Sleep aids are meant to be used on a temporary basis and if you need them on a daily basis I think you may need to see a specialist.

I have found that if I am having trouble falling asleep I start counting backwards from 41,000.

What if his sleep aid is Brenda?

 

[toonertoo]

I have no trouble sleeping. Take a brisk one mile walk before bed, lay off alcohol if you use which acts like a stimulant in some people. Hot chocloate, warm bath.

 

[Anonymous 10]

When I'm having a tough time going to sleep I've found that rubbing one out usually does the trick.

 

[brown bomber]

When I'm having a tough time going to sleep I've found that rubbing one out usually does the trick.

sick, sorry S.O.B..............however, I understand........sometimes, you gotta do, that which you
have to do

 

[uber]

Melatonin.