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Prednisolone and sleep deprivation

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ronnieL
ronnieL

I've only been on this tablet for 2 weeks (prednisolone 20 mg) as a prelude to an 18-months course after being diagnosed with Polymyalgia.  I feel terrific: all the pain, stiffness and discomfort has gone, but I am only sleeping for 3-4 hours per night (am I the new Maggie Thatcher?!)  Weirdly,I  don't feel at all tired during the rest of the day or evening.  Is this normal? Will there be longer-term consequences of surviving on so little sleep?  Or should I just make the most of these extra hours of living with enhanced energy and intellectual sharpness? Before I was on steroids I would normally need and get 7 hours sleep per night. I have started to take zopiclone sleeping tablet (low dose) to help me get back to sleep, but this sometimes has no effect whatsoever.  Please advise, based on your experience.  Many thanks

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    susan41679 ronnieL

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    Know how you feel. I've been awake since 3.30 this morning. I started on 20 mg in April and am now down to 8mg. I have had the ups and the downs, put on half a stone but I am mobile and not in pain so regard it as a small price to pay. So far, no flares. Good old NHS, I am left to my own devices to sort out my reduction. Keep smiling 😃

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