Chemotherapy and Insomnia WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Chemotherapy and Insomnia
One of the side effects of chemotherapy is insomnia.1 Insomnia may be a direct result of the chemotherapy, stress, or other medications your doctor may have prescribed to treat other side effects from chemotherapy.2 There are many home remedies that you can try to help you sleep better while taking chemotherapy.1
Fast Facts:
- You should contact your doctor if the insomnia lasts longer than four weeks.2
- Refrain from eating or drinking caffeine after 3 p.m.2
- Remove distractions from your bedroom that may keep you from sleeping.1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Providence Health & Services: Ask an Expert: Chemotherapy and Insomnia
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Healthwise (via Health.com): Cancer, Chemotherapy, and Insomnia: 15 Home Treatment Tips to Help You Sleep
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- Contributor: Kenyotta Elijah
- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Kenyotta Elijah
- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Insomnia and Chemotherapy, Trouble Sleeping and Chemotherapy, Insomnia from taking chemotherapy
- Last update: Jul. 31, 2009
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