Hello everyone,
Parkinson's-induced insomnia is a very common problem. I just wanted to share my recent experience, in the hope that it might help others
I was diagnosed 4 years ago (symptomatic for 6 years) and, until recently, I would wake up a few times at night, but a few mg of melatonin would help me fall back asleep.
Lately, though, I've been struggling to sleep for hours after waking up in the middle of the night. This limited my sleep to just 2-4 hours per night, which led to a substantial worsening of my symptoms.
I tried higher doses of melatonin (10 and even 20mg), but no luck.
My neurologist suggested 100mg controlled-release levodopa, but it made me too hyperactive.
Next, my GP prescribed various sleeping pills, but some of them worsened my symptoms (they contained antihistamines) while others could only be used for a few weeks maximum.
Finally, I found relief at a specialized clinic with CBD and THC oils (medical marijuana has been legal in the UK since 2018). Combined with taking very low doses of levodopa during the night (25mg), my sleep, and my symptoms, have now improved significantly!