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erin40002
erin40002

I was on 2.5 mg for about a year. In the last month I couldn't sleep. Quit bisoprolol and have all the withdrawal effects everyone is talking about here. I'm grateful for the good advice people have shared. I still have problems sleeping--falling and staying asleep, anxiety, uncontrollable emotions. Hard to close my eyes because of anxiety.

Any advice about how to sleep during withdrawal or how long until these symptoms go away and sleep returns? I've tried passionfruit, camomile tea, lavender, antihistamine, melatonin. Melatonin seems to help but it's not enough.

Thanks in advance

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  • helen51670
    helen51670 erin40002

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    so sorry to hear this. I too am suffering from withdrawal. see my post about my experience so far. I was only on bisoprolol for 27 days but after 6 weeks off it, I'm still really suffering with adrenalin rushes and excruciating pain. sleeping is very difficult. I'm finding keeping very calm day and night, early nights, a good book and reading till I'm dropping off works. some nights are easier than others. I'm afraid it's probably just a case of time until your adrenalin levels drop. i wish you luck.

    I would like to encourage you to complete a yellow card on the MHRA website and include your withdrawal symptoms. I've found the medical profession that I have encountered do not recognise that there is any withdrawal problems after stopping this medication.

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