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Gabapentin Or Other Sleep Aids While Taking Imbruvica

A MyLeukemiaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Gatlinburg, TN

`I am freaking laying awake and I feel I am not healing b/c of lack of sleep. A friend suggested Gabapentin but I already take Lamictal b/c I am epileptic. Does anyone have any experience with some type of sleep aid? I meet with a counselor tomorrow and am looking for a referral to a physiatrist who can prescribe medication. I am just wondering if my peeps have any experience or what your advice is concerning sleep. I am currently drinking more alcohol than I should b/c it will help me… read more

October 5, 2023
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A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Also my psychiatrist told me to sleep in a cool room dark no noise no phone that has helped a lot also going to check in to see if I need a clap that question has come up and speaking to my doctor

October 10, 2023
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I can only reiterate what you have probably heard a thousand times. I moved to a different bedroom and made a comfy little reading nook for myself. No TV, phone, or computer for at least an hour before bed. Took my meds a couple of hours before bedtime except for 10mg of melatonin gel caps about an hour before. Hearing aids out an hour before.

Then I read a reference book or magazine. No murder mysteries or other funky stuff. Try your best to think about pleasant things. Cool temp in the room.

Don't give up too fast. Even just laying there awake is a good thing. I was even able to get back on my CPAP machine.

Good luck my dear.

October 8, 2023
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Hi my name is MJ, Not sleeping well can really alter your day and moods. I have had
a few sleep studies, and found I have restless leg syndrome, and sleep apnea I see a specialist in sleep studies, and she has recommended for me 05. mg of clonazapine. Gabapentin gave me headaches. I also have oxygen. going into my cpap as I have lung issues. one thing I do know alcohol will only make sleep problems worse. I tend toward specialist when it comes to medications such as sleep aids. what does your oncologist say? Best in finding help for this situation. Not getting enough sleep can really ware on your health and emotionally.

October 19, 2023
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

I would try to stay away from meds if you can. Maybe you should have a sleep study done??? I tried green tea, but I had to pee to often.

October 11, 2023
A MyLeukemiaTeam Member

Trazadone-it’s a sleep aide along with an anti anxiety

October 6, 2023

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