Suggestions for Trileptal and Insomnia
If you are having difficulty sleeping while taking
Trileptal, there are some things that you can try. Some tips for better sleep include:
- Keeping a regular sleep-wake cycle. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same times every day.
- Avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine in the four to six hours before bedtime.
- Avoiding exercise within two hours of bedtime. Exercising five or six hours before bedtime may help you sleep more soundly.
- Avoiding large meals within two hours of bedtime.
- Napping no later than 3 p.m.
- Sleeping in a dark, quiet room with a comfortable temperature.
- Doing a quiet activity somewhere else if you can't fall asleep within 20 minutes. Return to bed when you're sleepy.
- Winding down in the 30 minutes before bedtime with a relaxing pre-sleep ritual, such as a warm bath, soft music, or reading.
Remember that it is impossible for your healthcare provider to know whether you will develop
insomnia while taking Trileptal. Also, in some cases, if a person does develop insomnia, it is difficult to know whether the insomnia is because of the Trileptal or other factors.
If you are taking Trileptal and insomnia becomes a problem, talk with your healthcare provider. He or she may be able to recommend other treatments, including insomnia medications, adjusting the
Trileptal dosage, or trying a different
epilepsy medication.
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