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Insomnia issues: Does anyone recommend anything that is reliable?
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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3 ReactionsGeneric Trazodone is cheap & very reliable, been using it for years.
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1 ReactionIf 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.
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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@fraaseo Can it be bought over the counter or a prescription is also needed?
You will need a prescription from Dr.
@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?