Sleep Apnea Support Group

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. People with sleep apnea partially awaken as they struggle to breathe, but in the morning they may not be aware of sleep disturbances.

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blessed19
blessed19
I have mild Sleep Apnea. I have a full face mask. The past two nights have been extremely hard to get to sleep simply because I am uncomfortable. I have been taking Tylenol pm for so long it doesn't work. My mom is taking Ambien and she gave me one just to try but I have been hesitant. I am thinking about going to the doctor to voice my concerns. Has anyone taken Ambien to help them while on the CPAP machine? I just want sleep and its making me crazy.
crazyhazeynut
crazyhazeynut
I would ask the doctor. Most drugs that help you sleep will increase apneas.
scoutldr
scoutldr
Most of the "PM" products just have benadryl (diphenhydramine) added. If you are not having pain, skip the tylenol and just take a generic benedryl. Tylenol is hard on the liver.
jimgreg
jimgreg
here's 1 that don't hurt you in anyway ( melontin) get 3 mgs take 45 min prior to sleep. Its natural.. my wife and me take it..5.00 at Walmart or anywhere.. if you haven't ever took it, it does great. If you want to be at ease go google it..type melontin it will show you everything..i wont go to bed without it..

im on bipap 18/10 settings. Was on 5 lpm of oxygen. Told me I got better since I lost 70 pounds in 3 yrs. Wished I could stop the mask..I hate this..im sure you do as well...could you message me if you try the melontonin..it comes in 3,5,10..belive me the 3mgs all you need, the next day you cant tell it..it works with our sleep wake cycle..in are brain we have a pineal gland a size of a pea. When you take it turn lights down or off..it will work lights on, but faster off..
jimgreg
jimgreg
you don't want to take Ambien, its a bad med..a lot of bad side effects. its also additive!!!
blessed19
blessed19
I've tried Melatonin too that doesn't work either lol! I used to take it all the time. I guess my body got used to that too. I took some the other night and it didn't work. I am not taking the Ambien i'm too scared to.
blessed19
blessed19
I take Klonopin for Anxiety Disorder. It helps me but I cant take all the time. Only as needed.
Tez62
Tez62
Blessed19, have you tried a nasal mask or nasal pillows? what is the problem with the full face mask? and what model and brand mask is it?
mike45
mike45
My advice is never take a prescription medication that was not prescribed for you specifically by a doctor. Everyone is different. What helps one person can be lethal to another.