Horrible Insomnia on Tamoxifen

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  • snorkeler
    snorkeler Member Posts: 145
    edited June 2014

    Have you tried magnesium supplements? I recently changed from individual calcium and zinc to a cal-mag-zinc combo. I also started taking a daily multivitamin, which also has some magnesium. One day I noticed I had been sleeping better, and also my achy/creaky neck and knee joints had improved. After doing some research, I found that magnesium is supposed to help with sleep and joints and also has a role in the body's temperature control. Sounds like the holy grail for tamoxifen users! 

    Another thing that I think has helped me sleep better is no computer/electronic devices two hours before bed. The light from the screens is supposedly a strong signal to the brain to stay awake and not produce melatonin naturally. Regarding melatonin supplements, my doctor said that sometimes taking less works better. I think those that are taking 20mg are doing so on the recommendation of naturopaths for preventing recurrence, not for improving sleep.

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  • Golden01
    Golden01 Member Posts: 916
    edited June 2014

    My MO has me take 10 mg Tamoxifen 2x per day he finds some women have less side effects with that dosage schedule. I had insomnia at first but now sleep pretty well. I go through times I need a lot of sleep. I found just to go with it and sleep more for awhile (10-12 hours/day) and I get back to normal. During those times, I get to work but don't do much else. I am not tired during the day, I just fall asleep when I sit down at home and oversleep my alarm by an hour or two. 

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  • corky60
    corky60 Member Posts: 726
    edited June 2014

    Thanks for all the suggestions.  Lots of good ideas here.

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