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(Thu-09-03-2017, 19:39 PM)Tracey Wrote: [To see links please register here]
IHi guys well that's a week iv been taking otezla and I thought it was to good to be true no side effects no sickness or dioreahh headaches nothing than bang it hits me iv been awake the last 4 nights from abt 12 midnight onwards can't sleep for trying and it dawned on me I have insomnia from it... now normally I sleep like a sloth lol according to my Granddaughter I am always sleeping lol but I can't sleep for love or money im absolutely shattered going to see go for something to help me sleep xx
Glad it's working for you except for the insomnia. Is that a common side effect for Otezla?
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Yeh hunni it's on the list it took me a few days to twig what was going on with me I'm normally like rip vanwinkle lol sleeping constantly what I wouldn't give to sleep xx
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(Thu-09-03-2017, 19:49 PM)Tracey Wrote: [To see links please register here]
Yeh hunni it's on the list it took me a few days to twig what was going on with me I'm normally like rip vanwinkle lol sleeping constantly what I wouldn't give to sleep xx
Yes it's on the list as a rare side effect Tracey ....I hope it's just temporary and you start to get some sleep soon
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I am gutted I thought I'd got away with it. Lol but il hang in there see how I go thanks x
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(Thu-09-03-2017, 21:15 PM)Tracey Wrote: [To see links please register here]
I am gutted I thought I'd got away with it. Lol but il hang in there see how I go thanks x
If it gets too much can you reduce the dose? ....I'm not sure of the dose you take of otezla
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Not sure it's a good idea to take something to help psoriasis that causes you to need something to help you sleep.
You normally sleep well, so I would be concerned about needing something to help me sleep. It's just my personal opinion but I wouldn't continue with Otezla if it was effecting me in that way.
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I'm on 60mg 30 in morning and at night got hosp on tues so will speak to them see what they say. Will keep you updated x
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It's a difficult decision as it's working well for you ...good idea to see what the hospital says
I'm like fred I wouldn't get another drug involved to help you sleep ....can you phone the hospital and ask if you can miss a couple of doses
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Hi Tracey.
I have been on Otezla for some time now
can't say that I have that problem.what time in the evening
do you take the second tablet ?
Phil
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Hi Phil I normally take it abt 8:30 when I get in from work xx
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