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Question: I have a major getting to sleep problem. Here is a list of my medications. Please give me your view.
Metolazone 5 mg, Furosemide 1000 mg, Amitiza 24 mg ( two a day ), Carvedilol 125 mg, Losartan 25 mg,
symbicort, Spiriva, Albutaral ( AS NEEDED).
If you feel any of these might cause my inability to fall asleep, please respond.
Thank You
Metolazone 5 mg, Furosemide 1000 mg, Amitiza 24 mg ( two a day ), Carvedilol 125 mg, Losartan 25 mg,
symbicort, Spiriva, Albutaral ( AS NEEDED).
If you feel any of these might cause my inability to fall asleep, please respond.
Thank You
Brief Answer:
Sleeping pills suppress respiratory center in COPD patients
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in HCM
I can understand your concern
As you explain the medication you are taking you are suffering from arterial hypertension, COPD,chronic constipation.
Sleep problems are commonly encountered in COPD.Usually in these patients it is not recommended the use of sleeping drugs because they may inhibit the respiratory central system .In my clinical practice in my patients like you we recommend physical daily activity ,avoid coffee and smoking.You only can use cammomil tea ,a herbal calmant natyral tea before sleeping at night.
Please don't use sleeping pills because they might be harmful to you.
I hope this info is helpful for you.
Regards
Dr.Jolanda
Sleeping pills suppress respiratory center in COPD patients
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in HCM
I can understand your concern
As you explain the medication you are taking you are suffering from arterial hypertension, COPD,chronic constipation.
Sleep problems are commonly encountered in COPD.Usually in these patients it is not recommended the use of sleeping drugs because they may inhibit the respiratory central system .In my clinical practice in my patients like you we recommend physical daily activity ,avoid coffee and smoking.You only can use cammomil tea ,a herbal calmant natyral tea before sleeping at night.
Please don't use sleeping pills because they might be harmful to you.
I hope this info is helpful for you.
Regards
Dr.Jolanda
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