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Which sleeping tablets are recommended for asthmatics?

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AnAppleADayKeeps...
AnAppleADayKeeps...

Hi,

I have a bad cold virus and am struggling to sleep. I am also occasionally asthmatic which is currently causing problems as it has been worsened by the cold virus.

Is there a sleeping tablet which does not affect my asthma? I have seen that 'Nightnurse' & lots of other meds are not suitable for asthmatics so I want to know suitable meds for asthmatics who also have :

(i) cold viruses & flu symptoms

(ii) insomnia (this would be when !not! related to any cold virus)

Any ideas?

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  • fabb
    fabb

    Posted

    It would not be good to take sleeping tablets if asthma is affecting you in your sleep. If you have symptoms while asleep you need to be able to wake and take your reliever. If you don't wake then symptoms might get worse and cause problems.
  • pao2
    pao2

    Posted

    if Im not attacking my astma can I take a sleeping pills
  • Miaimi
    Miaimi

    Posted

    sleeping pills slow resp rate and produce deep breaths-a ppt risk for asthmatics,,, so its veryy essential and mandatory to use physical and lifestyle keys for sound sleep rather to use medicines..........but still if someone has to be put on sedatives who is asthmatic too,then he may take Ambien-''zolpidem''(low dose) for short time......... saif miami
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