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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: loonarider on April 08, 2022, 08:03:32 PM

Title: Which meds work for nocturnal adrenaline surges?
Post by: loonarider on April 08, 2022, 08:03:32 PM
Hi there,

Just wondering if there's any herbal treatments or meds that can help stop my nocturnal panic attacks and adrenaline surges that wake me up every night in the early hours?

Really scares me and ruins my quality of sleep.

I'm a bit desperate now. I have diazepam, used it twice, but makes me very tired and drowsy during the day and I need energy and the work I do requires concentration.

Appreciate any tips and advice, thank you!
Title: Re: Which meds work for nocturnal adrenaline surges?
Post by: Nik2502 on April 08, 2022, 08:23:33 PM
Hi

I’ve found magnesium glycinate works for me. Helps me sleep and keeps me calm

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Title: Re: Which meds work for nocturnal adrenaline surges?
Post by: loonarider on April 08, 2022, 10:17:23 PM
Quote from: Nik2502 on April 08, 2022, 08:23:33 PM
Hi

I’ve found magnesium glycinate works for me. Helps me sleep and keeps me calm

X

Thank you. How much do you take?
Title: Re: Which meds work for nocturnal adrenaline surges?
Post by: Marchlove on April 09, 2022, 06:49:00 AM
Loonarider

Have a look at the thread that’s going on ‘Magnesium for anxiety/panic disorder how much please?’  x
Title: Re: Which meds work for nocturnal adrenaline surges?
Post by: Nik2502 on April 09, 2022, 08:35:27 AM
Quote from: loonarider on April 08, 2022, 10:17:23 PM
Quote from: Nik2502 on April 08, 2022, 08:23:33 PM
Hi

I’ve found magnesium glycinate works for me. Helps me sleep and keeps me calm

X

Thank you. How much do you take?


Hi

I take 200mg at night. I buy it online from YourSupplements

Nik x
Title: Re: Which meds work for nocturnal adrenaline surges?
Post by: MelissaJane77 on April 09, 2022, 08:39:03 PM
Ashwaghanda and turmeric are good for lowering adrenaline
Title: Re: Which meds work for nocturnal adrenaline surges?
Post by: dangermouse on April 13, 2022, 05:38:56 PM
The amino acid phosphatidylserine will lower your cortisol for about 7 hours. It takes about 1-2 hours to kick in when cortisol already high or if you take before it rises you will just feel relaxed and not notice the stimulation as it brings it down from high.

You can get easily online, it's also good for the brain in general. However, if you are someone whose cortisol dips during the day then restrict it to night otherwise you will feel too relaxed!