Re: [CML] gleevec interfering with sleep

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Hi Becky, I have always had a sleep problem. I take my Gleevec early with my breakfast and it dosn't seem to bother me. I have tried all kinds of sleeping pills and other things but nothing works. Ambien gave me nightmares of all things. Sleeping pills are addictive so I try to do all the natural things to get a good nights sleep. Nothing to eat or drink before bedtime, no action movies or etc, I read for a while to wind down and this seems to help. A good dark room no light on at all helps. I keep a window open at all time for good fresh air. I think we all have to set our own patterns and these are some of mine. Jeanie<3 and sweet dreams In a message dated 12/10/2005 10:21:03 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I absolutely find that gleevec interferes with my ability to sleep well.  I find that at the 400 mg dose I do not experience insomnia.  At 600 mg I have some difficulty, and at 800 mg I have much more of a problem.  My oncologist is willing to write a prescription for Ambien, but suggested that I try using Benedryl first.  If needed, it take 2 (and every now and then 3) Benedryl as needed, and I have found that to be helpful. I like it because I don't consistently have an insomnia problem, so I can wait to take the Benedryl only if I find that I need it.  The Beneryl does not leave me feeling groggy in the morning.  It's worth a try! Becky Bensenhaver New! Sign up for local CML support group meetings in your local community at http://cml.meetup.com Apply for Commercial Real Estate loans online and submit your deal to dozens of hungry lenders in just minutes. Loan programs for all types of business and commercial real estate. Apply anytime at http://realestatezoo.com CML (Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Support List) --------------------------------- Part Of CMLHope.Com An International Community Of CML Patients For more information: http://cmlhope.com Post Message: cml@yahoogroups.com Subscribe:  [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:  [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change To No Mail/Web: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change To Digest: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change To Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] List Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED]  CML Group Web Site http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CML YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "CML" on the web.    To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.