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I have been prescribed various drugs to help with pain and sleep. I felt so fogged up and never pain free. I decided to stop the "big" drugs and after speaking to a GP about the side effects and how I really wanted to sleep. He gave me a prescription for Phenergen tabs and I found them a big help. Just a thought for others deprived of sleep.

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Hi Smith,

Thank you for your advice about Phenergan, it is something I was given years ago to try and help me sleep but without any results at all sadly. I'm pleased that it is working for you, like you I would love to come off some of the "heavier" mess, but I know that sleep is elusive enough with them, that if I didn't take them at all, I think I would be constantly awake 😳😳

Anyway, thank you again and I'm sending you lots of positive vibes to keep you going 😊

Foggy x

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Smith7 in reply toFibrofoggiest

Thank you Foggy, and the same wishes to you.

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Thank you so much for sharing your story with us all, it is genuinely appreciated. One word of warning with this drug, as it can have serious side effects for anyone with a history of respiratory illnesses such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sleep apnea, or other breathing disorder.

I want to sincerely wish you continued success with this drug.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

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