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I've been on methylprednisolone for 2 weeks. 1st week was 16mg/day and 2nd was 12mg/day, now having trouble sleeping. any suggestion?
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It's common. : Sleeplessness and jitteriness is a common side effect is methylpredisone. Practicing good sleep hygiene will help. As the dose decreases and you continue to wean of the medication this will resolve. Be patient and it will get better.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Use only mild drugs: Hi Ruby, Insomnia is a common side effect with this drug . To help with sleeping you might try 'sleepy time tea' or camomile tea. I do not believe there would be any harm in small over the counter doses of Benadryl (diphenhydramine).
Answered 4/25/2015
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