Dex meds

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Hi all. I'm just coming up to the end of my 2nd chemo cycle of Velcade, Dex and Thalidomide. I am hardly sleeping at all, I am told because of the Dex, is this right? I can't believe how much sleep I am missing out on, it's crazy!! Has anyone else got this problem, and if so has anyone got any ideas I can try?

Also on treatment days and the next day I am peeing for England, is this normal?

Thanks in advance

Kerry xx

iain365 over 3 years ago

Hi Kerry. I was on this treatment three years ago. I think we all react differently. I had no sleep issues but was fatigued on days 3 and 4. I'm now on my another treatment with Dex and I hardly sleep for 36 hours, then mild fatigue days 3 and 4. My chats with nurses rather indicate that this is normal and they've never suggested any remedies. Some things we just have to live with I guess.
Best wishes,
Iain

Trisha21 over 2 years ago in reply to iain365

I had problems sleeping with dex. I was prescribed Zopiclone on deck days to take at night. Certainly helped. Worth asking your team.

iain365 over 2 years ago in reply to Trisha21

Thanks Trisha21. Got a clinic in a couple of weeks so certainly worth asking.
Kind regards,
Iain

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