Started Arimidex Last Week - Lots of Insomonia!

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DancingElizabeth
DancingElizabeth Member Posts: 415
edited November 2016 in Hormonal Therapy - Before, During, and After

Hi All,

So I started Arimidex - last week. (Due to my BC being 95% Estrogen).

Ever since I started it - I wake in the night with racing thoughts and can NOT get back to sleep. (I, also, have hot flashes but I feel like the insomnia is much worse to deal with).

My question is - Does this EVER get any easier?????? I'm so tired from not sleeping...


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  • Beachbaby65
    Beachbaby65 Member Posts: 68
    edited November 2016

    Hi scared67, I had to switch from taking it at night to taking it in the morning. It helped. I've had problems with sleep since chemo but now I sleep ok about 3-4 nights a week at least.

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  • Cowgirl13
    Cowgirl13 Member Posts: 1,936
    edited November 2016

    Scared, I'm on trazadone for sleep. Never have a problem sleeping now. Trazadone is an old 'work horse' antidepressant that is used for sleep management. Good luck.

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  • DancingElizabeth
    DancingElizabeth Member Posts: 415
    edited November 2016

    Thanks for Beachbaby and Cowgirl! I will definitely give taking it in the am a shot...and ask my MD about something to help with sleep..

    Do side effects - ease up over time?? It also makes me feel anxious in general throughout the day. And, I already have issues with anxiety...

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