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@kenbalacko

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea in 2004 and was prescribed 15 mg zopiclone nightly and a Cpap unit. In 2009, I was tested again and no longer had sleep apnea but was diagnosed with chronic insomnia. Since 2010, I have been prescribed at bedtime: 15 mg zopiclone, 100 mg Trazodone, 50 mg Quetiapine, and 50 mg Elavil. In 2011, It was discovered that I developed left bundle branch block. I began showing symptoms in 2018 of shortness of breath, fainting, dizziness, fatigue and muscle weakness. I am now wondering if all the medication that I am taking for insomnia has contributed to my heart problems. Any thoughts on this would be welcomed.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jun 22, 2021

Hi Ken, it sure sounds like you might need a review of your medications with your doctor and/or cardiologist. I'm not a medical professional and therefore not in a position to weigh in on the cause of the left bundle branch block. However, you do want to make sure that it is being treated appropriately and that the medications you are currently on are not worsening your cardiovascular issues.

Is your cardiologist aware of the current drugs you take and the history of diagnoses and treatments? I'm also curious that you posted your message to a discussion about fibromyalgia. Do you also have fibromyalgia?

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