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Cbd oil for insomnia
I've been on olanzapine for bipolar disorder for 5 years. I have insomnia too and I've tried trazodone melatonin promethazine chlorpromazine. I seem to develop tolerance to everything in a few weeks. I've heard that cbd without thc is good for insomnia and I'm thinking of talking to my psychiatrist about it. Is it a good idea? Can it have adverse effects?
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As CBD is something new and its fascinating you because of that only.
Stick to first line of treatment for insomnia.
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consult your psychiatrist ----- 1st line management of insomnia----- practice sleep hygiene.
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Its good that you are aware of the benefits of CBD but for someone suffering from Bipolar Disorder, IPSRT helps to stabilise mood, energy and circadian rhythms including sleep duration and quality.
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Enrol for IPSRT
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Continue sleep hygiene practices
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Hi.. although CBD oil is indicated for insomnia, there are other alternatives available for the same. Need further history regarding the duration of symptoms, medications used including dosages etc.
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consult for further evaluation and management
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CBD even without THC is not advisable and approved for insomnia. There are many reasons for the insomnia and apart from the medications you mentioned lot of other strategies are available, including non-pharmacological. Apart from olanzapine, you might need mood stabiliser, and have to check are there any sub-syndromal symptoms are persisting?. These symptoms if persist, can lead to sleep issues.
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Detail psychiatric evaluation for sleep.
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Go to sleep and get up at particular time despite the quantity and quality of sleep for some days, avoid day time naps, avoid coffee, tea and cool drinks with caffeine after 5.00 pm.
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Cbd is tried and tested drug in epilepsy and to treat nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy. However, recently, it has been gaining significance for alleviating anxiety and Insomnia. But it's not FDA approved for these and you have other wonderful medications available at low cost
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better to try first line of choice considering olanzapine itself causes sedation and inspite of it, you have insomnia
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consult before trying any drug for sedation
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Dr. Gyan Nihal N
Psychiatrist
6 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
I think the cause for insomnia should be assessed first rather than shifting to various medications.
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Reevaluate regarding the cause of insomnia
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