What Else Can I Take For Sleep???

MichelleLynn

Hi, everyone!

So I have been having hot flashes and serious insomnia for a bit. I believe it's the Tamoxifen. I told the doctor about it and was prescribed Effixor.  I took it last night, but felt really weird - dizzy and just off.  I know that you have to get it into your system before it really works and I understand that. I am working right now and I'm just not sure if I want to endure all of that right now and wonder if I should suck it up and deal with it or if there is something else I could do for the lack of sleep.  I saw the clock every hour last night (not lying!).  Usually, I wake up every 2 hours or so.  It's just annoying.  I would like some good sleep.  I am scared to take anything that might mess up the Tamoxifen and/or the Zometa injections....just being cautious. 

Thank you in advance!!

McMarty

Of course you should let your

Of course you should let your Dr know you don't like the Effixor and see if he has any other idea.  I take Benedryl to sleep.   It's simple but it works for me.  Sometimes when I am desperate and my mind won't hush I take an Adivan but that is rare.

I hope you get some sleep soon!  I know how miserable that feels.

faith_trust_and_a_little_bit_of_chemotherapy

As silly as this may sound...

I found myself in a rather contemplative and reflective place when hot flashes and insomnia came to my world.  

I drew on what was true for my mother and my mother's mother...yep, what would grandma's wisdom be on this?  I tossed in the gauntlet and spent the last couple of hours before bedtime unplugged, no television nor computer and relaxed with a soothing mug of warm milk.  

The de-stressing worked for me.  

Best wishes.

Rague

Ambien or Melatonin

When I was on Taxol coild not sleep at all.  Chemo Dr. gave me a script for a sleeping pill - it was horrible (don't remember which one) - only work for a couple/few hours and gave me BAD nightmares (something I never have).  I called my PA and she gave me the lowest dose of Ambien and it worked great for me.  Now, I occasionally take Melatonin at my PA's suggestion.  I'm on Femara/letrozole, not Tamox.

Winyan- The Power Within

Susan

telecomjd

Benadryl

I used Benadryl when i couldn't sleep during chemo.  It worked well enough.

DianeBC

telecomjd said:

Benadryl

I used Benadryl when i couldn't sleep during chemo.  It worked well enough.

You need your sleep.  Ask

You need your sleep.  Ask your doctor for a sleeping pill or maybe Ativan.  I am sure he can help you.

Good luck,

Diane

disneyfan2008

I stay up late, go to bed

I stay up late, go to bed early..nothing helps me..*but on tamoxifen..Drs say not side effects..I hopefully go off it in Aug then i'll see if it does effect my sleep..

 

I can pass out but get up 3-4-5 x each night

Denise

camul

I take ativan
It normally works suts down my brain. I got decadron today so the ativan calms me but does not work on Thurs or Friday, BUT it works the other 5 nights pretty well.

JJDS

faith_trust_and_a_little_bit_of_chemotherapy said:

As silly as this may sound...

I found myself in a rather contemplative and reflective place when hot flashes and insomnia came to my world.  

I drew on what was true for my mother and my mother's mother...yep, what would grandma's wisdom be on this?  I tossed in the gauntlet and spent the last couple of hours before bedtime unplugged, no television nor computer and relaxed with a soothing mug of warm milk.  

The de-stressing worked for me.  

Best wishes.

I take Trazodone, it's a

I take Trazodone, it's a prescription, and it helps me to get a good nights sleep.  Good luck!