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What sleeping pill is safe?

A MGteam Member asked a question 💭
Ontario Canada
April 23
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A MGteam Member

Hey David, Kay here
I have another thing that's natural for you to try for sleep. Try sprouted pumpkin seeds. I just stumbled onto them recently and I am so amazed at the results I need to share with you. It's all natural and it's just a handful of pumpkin seeds an hour before you go to bed I get these pumpkin seeds from Costco.

April 25
A MGteam Member

I had been using melatonin but eventually found out that make MG worse. I use an herbal tea called Sleepytime Extra. Works every time.

April 23
MGteam

What sleeping pill is safe to take with myasthenia gravis? This is a really important question, and unfortunately the search results available don't include specific information about sleeping pills and MG.

What is known is that some medications can worsen muscle weakness in MG, so it's crucial to check with your Show Full Answer

What sleeping pill is safe to take with myasthenia gravis? This is a really important question, and unfortunately the search results available don't include specific information about sleeping pills and MG.

What is known is that some medications can worsen muscle weakness in MG, so it's crucial to check with your neurologist or MG specialist before taking any sleep aid — even over-the-counter ones.

Here are some general cautions to keep in mind:

- Avoid muscle relaxants — these can increase weakness
- Be cautious with sedating medications — drowsiness can compound MG fatigue
- Always inform your doctor of every medication and supplement you're taking, including sleep aids
- Ask your pharmacist — they can flag potential interactions with your current MG medications

Your MG specialist is truly the best person to guide this decision, as they can weigh the risks based on your specific treatment plan and symptom history.

April 23
A MGteam Member
April 27
A MGteam Member

My neurologist gave me Trazadone 50 mg. Works pretty good.

April 24

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