HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How Can Insomnia Be Treated While Suffering From Parkinson S Disease?

My wife, 84 years old diagnosed with mild to moderate Parkinsons has cronic left foot pain for about 7 years. Night sleep is a problem. Taking Lyrica, 4-50mg per day, carbadopa/levo 25/100 4 per day,donepezel Hcl 5 mg at bedtime. She is able to walk slowly with cane. I believe she had a stroke 7 years ago when she had back surgery to help the foot pain. Helped her back but not the foot that is full of arthritis and 3 broken bones at times over the past 10 years. She take 2 Tylenol PM at 9 pm and 2 more when needed at 11 pm. Takes Tramadol with the PMs. Can t get enough pain relief and when she does it is difficult to get to sleep. My question is... what else can she take at night to get a nights sleep? Cannabis? Medical OK in Florida. Thanks Gary
Fri, 31 Aug 2018
Report Abuse
General Surgeon 's  Response
Hi,

You can try drugs like Zolpidem (Zolfresh) is a popular brand.

It has got good results and side effects are minimal, it’s a preferred drug for patients with coexisting CNS diseases like Parkinson’s.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How Can Insomnia Be Treated While Suffering From Parkinson S Disease?

Hi, You can try drugs like Zolpidem (Zolfresh) is a popular brand. It has got good results and side effects are minimal, it’s a preferred drug for patients with coexisting CNS diseases like Parkinson’s. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.