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I’ve been taking olanzapine (2.5–5 mg) for a while now. I hardly notice its sedative effect anymore, although I feel that it still helps me sleep.

How long does it usually take for the sedative effect to kick in?

How many hours before going to bed do you usually take it?

How far in advance should it be taken before bedtime to get the best sedative effect without feeling too drowsy the next morning?

I take amitriptyline (15–25 mg) for tension headaches. Since it can also have a sedative effect, I’d like to take advantage of that to help me sleep (I have trouble sleeping).

For those who take amitriptyline:

How long does it take for the sedative effect to kick in?

How many hours before bedtime do you usually take it?

How long before bedtime is it recommended to take it for sleep?

I’ve been taking olanzapine (2.5–5 mg) for insomnia for a while now. I hardly notice its sedative effect anymore, although I feel that it still helps me stay asleep.

How long does it take for the sedative effect to kick in?

How many hours before going to bed do you usually take it?

How many hours before bedtime do you take amitriptyline?

I take amitriptyline (15–25 mg) for tension headaches. Since it can also have a sedative effect, I’d like to take advantage of that to help me sleep.

For those of you who take amitriptyline at a low dose:

How long does it take for the sedative effect to kick in?

How many hours before bedtime do you usually take it?

I take amitriptyline (15–25 mg) for tension headaches. Since it can also have a sedative effect, I’d like to take advantage of that to help me sleep.

For those of you who take amitriptyline at a low dose:

How long does it take for the sedative effect to kick in?

How many hours before bedtime do you usually take it?

I take olanzapine (2.5–5 mg). I’ve been taking it for a while now and hardly notice the sedative effect anymore, though I feel it still helps me stay asleep. For those who take olanzapine:

How long does it take for the sedative effect to kick in?

How many hours before going to bed do you usually take it?

I’ve been taking olanzapine (2.5–5 mg) for insomnia for a while now. I hardly notice the sedative effect anymore, and I feel it only helps me stay asleep. I also take amitriptyline (15–25 mg) for tension headaches, and I’d like to take advantage of its potential sedative effect.

How many hours before bedtime do you take them?