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What time of night is best for sleep?.

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andrew28896
andrew28896

I've been prescribed 10mg per night for nerve damage pain after I smashed my heel to pieces last year which has left me with the metalwork the surgeon put in to rebuild the back of the foot touching the nerves inside my foot and causing hellish pain.

My question is what time should I take it at night so it is working well when I go to bed at midnight?.

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  • stephen73292
    stephen73292 andrew28896

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    It is advisable to take 3 - 4 hours before bed. I always take mine at 7pm & go to bed between 10 - 11pm. If i am working until 10pm however, then i will take between 7.30 - 8pm.

  • borderriever
    borderriever andrew28896

    Posted

    If you need to sleep take the tbs at 30mins before bed. Are you taking Pain Medications ?

    The dose of 10mg is a very low dose, you may have side effects that can be unpleasent. I take 75mg in the evening before bed and I do feel tired next day

    BOB

  • Elaine1965
    Elaine1965 andrew28896

    Posted

    I think  u need to experiment because I find I feel sleepy within an hour of taking 10mg, perhaps it depends on your weight and height.
  • andrew28896
    andrew28896

    Posted

    Thanks for all your replies folks

    In answer to your questions, I have taken most strong painkillers since the accident.

    Morphine, Fentanyl patches, tramadol, sick of feeling groggy and doped all the time though so asked the Dr to give me something different

    That is why he's trying CMS type painkillers now starting with amitriptyline

    I did think 10mg sounded a very small dose though.

    I'm 6ft 3", but very skinny, 39 years old.

    I took the tablet at 6pm but not feeling anything yet???.

    • stephen73292
      stephen73292 andrew28896

      Posted

      I took mine at 7.15pm tonight (UK time) & haven't felt anything yet & i still have to drive home from work. You might start feeling sleepy by 9.30 - 10pm.

    • andrew28896
      andrew28896 stephen73292

      Posted

      That's 3.5hrs now since I took it, the pain is dulled a bit which is good but if anything feel more talkative and awake

      I hope they do also have a sleepy effect on me.

    • andrew28896
      andrew28896 desmond74976

      Posted

      Yes Desmond first night and time I've ever had it, I'd never heard of it before yesterday when Dr gave me it. Still not feeling tired but then again I'm used to opiates painkillers so not used to these

  • andrew28896
    andrew28896

    Posted

    My Dr said if amitriptyline rodent work he'll try gabapentin next.

    • elizabeth85938
      elizabeth85938 andrew28896

      Posted

      Hi Andrew

      Give Amitriptyline a fair chance and adjust timings as you need to - everyone is different and what works for one may not for another. Be wary of going onto heavier meds like Gabapenten and Pregabalin - they have many side effects and are very hard to come off.

      ​I hope Amitriptyline works for you and wish you well.

  • andrew28896
    andrew28896

    Posted

    Rodent. = doesn't. Dam predictive text lol.

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