Insomnia

[Barre01]

I see numerous posts about side effects from a variety of meds, I find it difficult to tell whether any of my problems are due to my meds without stopping them for a while, which I wouldn’t do without guidance from a medic, such as I had regarding Spironolactone. I am due to see my consultant some time, but the wait goes on and on.

The problem I am dealing with at the moment is severe Insomnia. I do wonder if Entresto (medium strength) might be a cause. Particularly as I take one just before going to bed.

Anyone have this problem?

[Happyrosie]

a chat with a pharmacist might help you. Your own surgery may have a part-time pharmacist attached to the surgery and he or she might be able to guide you.

[Barre01 in reply to Happyrosie]

thxs

[am1875]

Hi. It may be the combination of meds that cause sleeplessness. My Cardiologist says that as you age sleeplessness may creep in. He told me to start taking Melatonin but not a sleeping pill such as Ambien which is addictive. Check with your doctor of course. It helps me sleep. I take it every other night sometimes less sometimes more. All the best.

[Barre01 in reply to am1875]

Thxs, what brand of melatonin due you use?

[am1875]

Nature’s Bounty 5mg. I order if from Amazon. I don’t feel groggy the next morning. It also comes in 10mg.