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I am a new user of otezela for psoriatic arthritis. I take the PM dose before bed, around 9:30 - 10:00 PM. I wake up, fully awake around 1:30 - 2:00 PM every night plus 3 or 4 times thereafter every night. I tried taking the PM does with dinner, then 2 hours after dinner , then directly at bedtime. This made no difference in sleep pattern interruption. Any suggestion? I am keeping a sleep diary and will show it to my doctor at the end of next week.
Well, insomnia may be difficult to treat, but there are some methods which can be used.
Treatment options include behavior and lifestyle changes, medicines, and complementary medicines. You need to change your dietary habits and these include changing your sleep area or schedule, watching what and when you eat and drink, and being more active. It's also important to keep regular bedtimes and wake times say 7 days a week and to try to avoid taking naps during the day.
Prescription sleep medicines may also help and include Diazepam and similar medications. Melatonin is a supplement which may be of help as well. In severe cases, special testing is needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
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How Can Insomnia While On Otezla Be Treated?
Hi, Well, insomnia may be difficult to treat, but there are some methods which can be used. Treatment options include behavior and lifestyle changes, medicines, and complementary medicines. You need to change your dietary habits and these include changing your sleep area or schedule, watching what and when you eat and drink, and being more active. It s also important to keep regular bedtimes and wake times say 7 days a week and to try to avoid taking naps during the day. Prescription sleep medicines may also help and include Diazepam and similar medications. Melatonin is a supplement which may be of help as well. In severe cases, special testing is needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon