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If on saphris (asenapine) 20mgs, but not able to sleep at night what are some options to help me sleep?
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Sleepless on saphris (asenapine): It's always important to let your doc know if you're not sleeping well, as insomnia, is a psychiatric symptom. For ur doc to treat you well, s/he needs to know about this sx. In the meantime, try good sleep hygiene (wake at the same time each day, no naps, reserve bed for only sleep & sex, and no TV/iPad/ computer 1 h before bed. Also try am exercise. Most important, put that call in 2 ur doc.
Answered 2/3/2018
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Agree w Dr Itzkoff: Retire & rise same time each day. Keep bedroom dark & cool & use only for sex & sleep. Turn off tv. No naps. Exercise regularly but not in late evening. No caffeine for 6 hrs & no alcohol or tobacco w/i 2 hrs of sleep. Keep dinner moderate sized & finish at least 2 to 3 hrs before sleep. Can try warm milk, Chamomile tea or melatonin along w light reading, warm bath or lavender scent. Tell your Dr
Answered 4/2/2016
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