berisa Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Now my dad's big problem is having problem getting into sleep. Sometimes, he can't fall into sleep whole night. Sometimes, he sleeps for around 1 hour and then wake up again and then sleeps again and on and on for whole night. Upon my observation, for a whole week, only 1 night that he could only sleep whole night well. Last time, we request meds from oncologist that help him sleep but this pill didn't work on my dad. I just guess others brands may work on my dad. The reason of this guess is : I know some brands do not work on some patients because I have that problem as well. I have sleeping problem for every several years but several meds I tried didn't work on me as well. so, what brands over the counter you suggest ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolyn Flournoy Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Berisa...Jim takes Tylenol PM Extra Strength usually 2 for sleep. But if he has to take pain pills (Hydrocodone) during the day onc. nurse advised him not to take Tylenol also. Hydrocodone has Tylenol in them and too much can cause liver damage. On those days he takes Temazepam 30mg. a prescription drug. Hope you both get the sleep you need. Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBone Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Hi Berisa, I posted a question about sleeping on Jan 15 in the Welcome forum.I got some good replies.Maybe you can go back to that post and find something that will help your Dad.I sure hope so.Since then I have had whole brain radiation treatments and now I sleep too much.I think my biggest problem when I could not sleep was decadron.When the doctor reduced my decadron I slept better.I hope this helps.I am praying for you both.TBone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Berisa I can't offer you any advice, but know that you and your dad are both in my thoughts, and I hope that you find something that will help him get the rest he needs. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Berisa, When I had problems sleeping, my doctor prescribed Ambien AND an anti-anxiety pill (Xanax). This calmed down the 'voices' of doubt in my head and allowed me to get a good night's sleep. Unfortunately, for me, it only works the first night I take it. Good luck, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Berisa, My father's sleeping pill is Ambien. 5mg didnt work for him, so he takes 10mg. Also, Ativan, which is an anti-anxiety med makes him REALLY sleep, so much so that we dont like to give it to him, but I thought Id mention it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveG Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 I take 50 mg Benedryl (2 Tabs) and Lorezapam 1 mg. Benedryl is over the counter and Lorezapam is by prescription as an anti-anxiety drug, but works great for sleeping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Ambien 10 mg works for me. Occasionally I will also take 0.5 mg of xanax if I need it. Works great. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayos Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 My rheumatologist ordered 1 to 3 Trazodone and a Nexium to be taken at least an hour before bedtime for my Fibromyalgia. A 10 mg Ambien taken while watching the bedroom tv helps to keep me asleep....often longer than expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Berisa, Ambien works for Bill and benedryl works for me. I find I need some help too or I worry all night. Blessings to you, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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