Light therapy tips for better sleep

Is light therapy safe with anti-depressants?

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caroline auger
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Posted by caroline auger, 18:12 20 October 2009

I am currently taking 20mg of Cirpalex, is it safe to use light therapy in addition or could this result in some sort of overload!
PurpleIvy
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Posted by PurpleIvy, 18:18 20 October 2009

I've never had any problems. It's sometimes contraindicated with St john's wort.
caroline auger
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Posted by caroline auger, 18:21 20 October 2009

Thanks. It's just that I got a lamp and started using it and now I have a headache and I woke up in the night feeling stressed up a bit like when I had to start/up my dose of Cipralex. I am probably being paranoid.
Elettaria
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Posted by Elettaria, 20:11 25 October 2009

It's not only acceptable, it's recommended as light therapy plus anti-depressants is more effective than either one alone.
paulst
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Posted by paulst, 13:24 26 October 2009

It all depends which medication you are taking, I use an older anti depressant and have to limit the amount of time I use my lamp. Most of the more modern tablets are ok.

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