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PMR, prednisone and Poor Sleep or Insomnia

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Dec 18, 2023 | Replies (66)
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@pag1949

I was recently diagnosed with GCA. I was on 60 mg day of prednisone for 5 days and for the past week and a half have been on 40 mg day to be continued for at least 30 days. Anyone have any tips on sleep issues?
I am awake all night. Thank you.

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jnwwells | @jnwwells | Nov 8, 2023

my doctor prescribed the sleeping pill trazadone which helps

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pag1949 | @pag1949 | Nov 8, 2023

Thanks. It is addicting?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Nov 8, 2023

Hello @pag1949, You will notice that we moved your post to an existing discussion on the same topic so that you can learn what others have shared. If you click the link below it will take you to the beginning of the discussion:
--- PMR, prednisone and Poor Sleep or Insomnia: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-prednisone-and-valerian/.

I see that you have connected with @jnwwells. Have you talked with your doctor to see if they have any suggestions?

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