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How can chronic insomnia be treated while on antidepressants and Ibuprofen?
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I am taking antidepressant and rheumatoid arthritis meds and rx ibuprofen 600 mg. I have 6 rx meds plus supplements. my sleep patterns have gotten out of sync. I am having hard time going to sleep and then sleep in late (because I am feeling so drugged up). My doctor has not returned my call. last night i went to bed at 11 and didnt get to sleep till 6 am. slept till 2:30 pm. I need help.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Many antidepressants are activating agents. They cause insomnia and as a reason are given in day time. If after taking medicine you are not able to sleep that means its activating for you. Shift the dosage of antidepressant to day time. Ibuprofen as such do not hamper with your sleep. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.