Hi has anyone here struggled with the insomnia issue post-op?

I already had insomnia before the suregery.I take Ativan but it does not help a bit now, I take s shorter every night to feel more relaxed.

It's terrible going to sleep at 2 a,m and wake up at. 5.

Would love to hear your responses, suggestion

Thank you

I would say maybe talk to your Dr about your dose of meds. I believe its something with the mal absorption because my Claritin doesn't work like it used to. Instead if once every 24 hours it wears off waaay sooner than that. When I let the pill sit under my tongue and dissolve I get better results. Thank God Claritin isn't one of those grossly nasty pills!

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Thank you Panda. I will check with the doc. I see him tomorrow for my 2 week post op apt.

Did you recently stop your pain meds? That can cause insomnia.

I would say maybe talk to your Dr about your dose of meds. I believe its something with the mal absorption because my Claritin doesn't work like it used to. Instead if once every 24 hours it wears off waaay sooner than that. When I let the pill sit under my tongue and dissolve I get better results. Thank God Claritin isn't one of those grossly nasty pills!

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Does that really work? The Claritin under the tongue? Because my allergies are making me miserable and the children's liquid is not effective. And crushing is a disaster. Are you taking D or regular?

Thank you!

I don't know I get a prescription from my Dr...the generic is called Loratadine

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If I'm not mistaken they also make a Claritin in sublingual form for kids. That should work but perhaps increase the dosage.. Good luck to you.