Meg_2003 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Theres also a Pharmacy on 3rd Road who've always helped us out whatever we needed. It's a little bit North from X-Zyte, close to a large motorbike shop on X-Zyte side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd barrett Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 If your going to try the Purple coloured sleeping tablets, may I suggest you break it in half - otherwise you will sleep for a very long time. When I have problems and need to take something, I sometimes just take about 30% of the tablet, it gives me a decent nights sleep. Good luck. Very good advice. Remember the purple Xanax (Alprazolam) tablet is 1.0mg and is scored in the middle. 0.5mg is enough for the vast majority of people. 0.5mg of Alprazolam = 10mg of Valium (Diazepam). The main difference is Diazepam has a very long half-life 40 hour+ but Xanaz (Alprazolam) has a short half-life around 10 hours. Valium is not supposed to be used as a hypnotic (sleeping tablet) except perhaps in tiny doses for anxiety-induced sleeplessness or in a post-operative situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg_2003 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 I agree that half a Xanax is enough to knock you out. Take a full one and you won't be able to get up for work the next day Be prepared for feeling like a 'Zombie' the next day also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londoedan Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 If your going to try the Purple coloured sleeping tablets, may I suggest you break it in half - otherwise you will sleep for a very long time. When I have problems and need to take something, I sometimes just take about 30% of the tablet, it gives me a decent nights sleep. Good luck. Very good advice. Remember the purple Xanax (Alprazolam) tablet is 1.0mg and is scored in the middle. 0.5mg is enough for the vast majority of people. 0.5mg of Alprazolam = 10mg of Valium (Diazepam). The main difference is Diazepam has a very long half-life 40 hour+ but Xanaz (Alprazolam) has a short half-life around 10 hours. Valium is not supposed to be used as a hypnotic (sleeping tablet) except perhaps in tiny doses for anxiety-induced sleeplessness or in a post-operative situation. I imagine that most of you are attempting to help the OP, however, isn't giving out this sort of advice over the internet pretty irresponsible ? How many of you have medical / pharmacological qualifications ? In the UK, this type of medication is only available after a qualified GP has written a prescription and then you would need a chemist to dispense it. And long may this controlled approach continue. I can think of at least three examples to illustrate my concern: [1] Didn't Heath Ledger recently die due to an accidental overdose of a cocktail of prescription drugs that were intended to help him get some sleep ? [2] More generally, hasn't the 'abuse' of antibiotic drugs contributed to the increase in numbers of drug resistant bacteria knocking about? [3] And why did Syd Barrett retire from The Pink Floyd ? I don't think it was due to artistic differences. Hati-hati, Londo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg_2003 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Wheres the Yawning smiley at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londoedan Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Wheres the Yawning smiley at? The Medical Examiner's report following Heath Ledger's death mentions oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam and doxylamin. An interesting read. Londo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Methuselah Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 On a serious note concerning the "over the counter" availability of alprazolam,readers should be aware that in powdered form alprazolam readily dissolves in beer.I strongly suspect that it's availability and it's solubility properties have made it the drug of choice used against unsuspecting victims of those ladies involved in drugging and subsequent theft.The risk of overdosing the victim is high in the hands of those without medical knowledge. It should be available by prescription only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundman Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Posts have been removed for suggesting, albeit TIC, uses that could quite possibly be highly dangerous with prescription drugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhalerJoe Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Hati-Hati Indonesians may have a different level of receptivity due to smoke inhalation. If your going to try the Purple coloured sleeping tablets, may I suggest you break it in half - otherwise you will sleep for a very long time. When I have problems and need to take something, I sometimes just take about 30% of the tablet, it gives me a decent nights sleep. Good luck. Very good advice. Remember the purple Xanax (Alprazolam) tablet is 1.0mg and is scored in the middle. 0.5mg is enough for the vast majority of people. 0.5mg of Alprazolam = 10mg of Valium (Diazepam). The main difference is Diazepam has a very long half-life 40 hour+ but Xanaz (Alprazolam) has a short half-life around 10 hours. Valium is not supposed to be used as a hypnotic (sleeping tablet) except perhaps in tiny doses for anxiety-induced sleeplessness or in a post-operative situation. I imagine that most of you are attempting to help the OP, however, isn't giving out this sort of advice over the internet pretty irresponsible ? How many of you have medical / pharmacological qualifications ? In the UK, this type of medication is only available after a qualified GP has written a prescription and then you would need a chemist to dispense it. And long may this controlled approach continue. I can think of at least three examples to illustrate my concern: [1] Didn't Heath Ledger recently die due to an accidental overdose of a cocktail of prescription drugs that were intended to help him get some sleep ? [2] More generally, hasn't the 'abuse' of antibiotic drugs contributed to the increase in numbers of drug resistant bacteria knocking about? [3] And why did Syd Barrett retire from The Pink Floyd ? I don't think it was due to artistic differences. Hati-hati, Londo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patklang Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Ever thought of some good excercise like walking.How anybody needs drugs to sleep in theis hot country heaven knows.A 8-10k brisk walk,followed by a cold shower and first meal of the day,20 mins later a good 1.5 hours sleep is brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd barrett Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Ever thought of some good excercise like walking.How anybody needs drugs to sleep in theis hot country heaven knows.A 8-10k brisk walk,followed by a cold shower and first meal of the day,20 mins later a good 1.5 hours sleep is brilliant. Medically speaking your advice is tainted. It is very difficult to sleep following brisk exercise and it is foolish to attempt sleep directly after a meal of solids. Hot weather and high room temperature are not conducive to 'good sleep'. I suggest regular exercise by day, a light meal before 1800 hours followed by liquids and relaxation before 'bedtime'. Ovaltine and a few non-sugary biscuits, clean sheets and a cool bedroom will encourage restful sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattaya_girl Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Ever thought of some good excercise like walking.How anybody needs drugs to sleep in theis hot country heaven knows.A 8-10k brisk walk,followed by a cold shower and first meal of the day,20 mins later a good 1.5 hours sleep is brilliant. Medically speaking your advice is tainted. It is very difficult to sleep following brisk exercise and it is foolish to attempt sleep directly after a meal of solids. Hot weather and high room temperature are not conducive to 'good sleep'. I suggest regular exercise by day, a light meal before 1800 hours followed by liquids and relaxation before 'bedtime'. Ovaltine and a few non-sugary biscuits, clean sheets and a cool bedroom will encourage restful sleep. And no sleeping in the daytime. If you sleep in the daytime, your sure to be wide awake at bedtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patklang Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Ever thought of some good excercise like walking.How anybody needs drugs to sleep in theis hot country heaven knows.A 8-10k brisk walk,followed by a cold shower and first meal of the day,20 mins later a good 1.5 hours sleep is brilliant. Medically speaking your advice is tainted. It is very difficult to sleep following brisk exercise and it is foolish to attempt sleep directly after a meal of solids. Hot weather and high room temperature are not conducive to 'good sleep'. I suggest regular exercise by day, a light meal before 1800 hours followed by liquids and relaxation before 'bedtime'. Ovaltine and a few non-sugary biscuits, clean sheets and a cool bedroom will encourage restful sleep. And no sleeping in the daytime. If you sleep in the daytime, your sure to be wide awake at bedtime. Only if you have problems,as you qoted.I can go to bed about 12pm and sleep until 7-8am even though i have an hours kip after a LIGHT meal and in a COOL PLACE.Should have ben far more descriptive for the other poster.Hot weather and high room temperatures lol,do you live in a tent or what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiggy Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Tried tablets Valium etc felt like sh**t the next day, plus I was not happy on any reliance on Chemicals to help me sleep when its a natural part of life. Then a hippy friend suggested Lavender oil drops on my pillow........By now I was desperate and gave it a go It worked and i had a great nights sleep. Try it its cheap easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya46 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Hot weather and high room temperatures lol,do you live in a tent or what. Temperature these nights rarely goes under 27°, and most people sleep with opened windows/doors, so yes it's rather "high temperature" to sleep. Weather for Pattaya, Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Although there has been precious little medical expertise in this thread, there sure has been a lot of practical knowledge. Personally, I love Valium. It makes me feel so good that I often don't go to sleep because I am having such a pleasant time. As a result, I use it very, very sparingly and very, very infrequently. Yes, you do feel a bit 'hung-over.' the next day, though. I can usually put myself to sleep at night just thinking about how good it feels--and I am not joking. If I weren't so busy with work, I'd make a really good drug addict! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundman Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Although there has been precious little medical expertise in this thread, there sure has been a lot of practical knowledge. If I weren't so busy with work, I'd make a really good drug addict! & on that note we will put this topic to sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts