Sleep Problems- What is Everyone Using?

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Anonymous
Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
edited July 2015 in Hormonal Therapy - Before, During, and After

Hey Everyone, I have been taking Arimidex for 8 years and have sleep issues on and off.  I have used Melatonin, Neurotin or Benedryl for sleep.  What is everyone taking and is it working?

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  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 57,235
    edited July 2015

    I used Ambien the whole time I was on Arimidex. The lowest dose 6.25 mg.

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  • angelia50
    angelia50 Member Posts: 381
    edited July 2015

    Aug24, I am having similar problems. In fairness, I had trouble sleeping prior to cancer and meds but I could take a 3 mg melatonin and that pretty much helped me. Now, with Arimidex, I take 2 10 mg and 1 motrin pm and I still wake up 3 or 4 times a night. I had read where they think melatonin might actually help slow cancer growth, so I thought I would be better off with that than with prescription sleeping pills.

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  • Meow13
    Meow13 Member Posts: 4,859
    edited July 2015

    I am using benadryl and melatonin still having sleep issues.

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  • NineTwelve
    NineTwelve Member Posts: 569
    edited July 2015

    Medical marijuana fixed my sleep problems. (It's legal in my state.)

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  • ElaineTherese
    ElaineTherese Member Posts: 3,328
    edited July 2015

    Since I went on Aromasin, I've used generic unisom, melatonin, and Ativan for sleep issues. But sometimes (like last night), I try to sleep with no meds. Big mistake! I woke up at 3:45 am and never got back to sleep.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited July 2015

    Thanks to all.  I wish we had legal marijuana in my state!  Love to all.

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  • NineTwelve
    NineTwelve Member Posts: 569
    edited July 2015

    Aug, yes, it's so nice to take something that's not expensive and doesn't have nasty side-effects. I hope you find something that helps you sleep. In the past, I have taken muscle relaxants, ambien, Benadryl, and Lorazepam. All have helped somewhat, but not as much as the MMJ.

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