Aredia and Insomnia: An Introduction
Insomnia is a common side effect of
Aredia® (
pamidronate disodium). In clinical studies, up to 25.1 percent of people taking Aredia experienced insomnia. However, almost as many people (up to 19.4 percent) not taking Aredia also experienced insomnia. The risk of insomnia seemed to increase with a higher
Aredia dosage.
- Difficulty falling asleep
- Waking up often during the night and having trouble going back to sleep
- Waking up too early in the morning
- Non-refreshing sleep.
Aredia and Insomnia: Suggestions
In many cases of insomnia due to Aredia, simply improving sleep habits can be very helpful. Some tips for better sleep include:
- Keep a regular sleep-wake cycle. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.
- Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine in the four to six hours before bedtime.
- Don't exercise within two hours of bedtime. Exercising five or six hours before bedtime may help you sleep more soundly.
- Don't eat large meals within two hours of bedtime.
- Don't nap later than 3 p.m.
- Sleep in a dark, quiet room with a comfortable temperature.
- If you can't fall asleep within 20 minutes, do a quiet activity somewhere else and return to bed when you're sleepy.
- Wind down in the 30 minutes before bedtime with a relaxing pre-sleep ritual such as a warm bath, soft music, or reading.
