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Cant wake up

Hi everyone
I have'nt posted for a while. I'm off work for a bit so have time to look at the web site. Does anyone else have a problem with waking up in the morning. I take my glivec last thing at night and dont always sleep well, I cant take it during the day, I cant function if I do. I wake up at some stupid time in the morning between 2 and 4am then fall aspleep again about 6.30 but cant wake myself up no matter how hard I try. I feel like Ive been drugged and my head is stapled to the pillow. I've been up for several hours now but I,m still not awake. Does anyone have any solutions to this.

Apryl

Have you tried splitting your dose and taking morning and evening.
Julie

they make me feel sick so I try to get to sleep before the nausia start. Dont think I could face sitting at work and feeling green.

Hi Apryl,
Rio takes ondansetron (on prescription)to prevent nausea, about an hour before his imatinib - seems to work a treat.
Best wishes,
kestrel

Hi there your not on your own ,i cant function at all in the morning,it takes me ages to come round,i take my glivec after tea which helps with the sickness but within an hour of taking them im ready for bed ,the fatigue sets in,take care luv kathy

Hello
Have you tried taking your medication during your main meal of the day ? Not before, not after, but in between mouthfuls. I used to take mine like this and never did have any problems with any of the problems that are being described by you all. Is it worth a try ?
Cannot say that I have ever had any problem waking up, apart from the effects of advancing years !!
Keep positive
Have fun and keep smiling
Keith