Insomnia issues: Does anyone recommend anything that is reliable?

Posted by holcombellen5 @holcombellen5, May 2 9:14am

Since taking letrozole, I have had recurring insomnia. I have tried OTC tablets but have found nothing that I can count on. Does anyone recommend anything that is reliable?

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Chamomile tea before bed. In addition, I use a prescribed (by therapist) device called Alpha Stim. Its good for anxiety, insomnia and depression.

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Generic Trazodone is cheap & very reliable, been using it for years.

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If you aren't already, try taking it first thing in the morning. I've been on letrozole for 3 1/2 years. And experiment to find a bed time routine that works for you, such as no screen time, relaxation, etc.

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We take Magnesium Glycinate. This is the brand that works for us. We tried another brand and it did not. We take it at bedtime and if we wake up in the night we take it again.
Magnesium Glycinate 500 mg - Chelated Supplement - High Absorption Form of Magnesium - Support for Sleep, Muscle & Heart Health - Made in USA, Lab Tested & Non-GMO - 120 Capsules https://a.co/d/09WmT0rH

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Generic Trazodone is cheap & very reliable, been using it for years.

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@fraaseo Can it be bought over the counter or a prescription is also needed?

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You will need a prescription from Dr.

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@holcombellen5, I hope you saw the helpful posts from other members. I added your question to the Breast Cancer support group and the Cancer: Managing Symptoms support group. You might also find these related discussions helpful.

- Insomnia and Cancer https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/insomnia-29e169/
- Has anyone on Letrozole had night sweats and poor sleep?https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/letrozole-and-night-sweats-and-poor-sleep/

Have you tried adjusted the time of day you take letrozole?

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Tart Cherry Juice works for me. It contains melatonin and tryptophan, which support healthy sleep. Studies suggest drinking 4 to 16 ounces an hour before bedtime. I've also used oatmeal with dried cherries as a desert as well a couple of hours before sleep but the juice is easier.

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Generic Trazodone is cheap & very reliable, been using it for years.

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@fraaseo I have also-it’s Not habit firming and merely eases you into sleep. I have had insomnia for a long time-linen sprays with lavender, blackout drapes, white noise machine all are good especially altogether! No caffeine after 2pm! Dint eat a heavy meal at dinner and try not to drink so much water so you don’t have to get up in the night. ! And, treat yourself to the best pillows for your sleeping position-I was using Tempurpedic pillows in the early nineties when they were $150! You deserve the very best pillows!

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