I cant sleep at night,and I just started taking ibuprofen 600mg at night.Could this be keeping me up?

mom · #1 (**permalink**) 06-01-2008

I havent changed anyother routine.I am going to stop drinking coffee for a week to see if its that.But Ive been drinking 1 cup coffee every day for the last 20plus years.Just recently I have been taking ibuprofen for my back problems (ruptured disc/no disc in lower lumbar)I also take flexeril and ultram.I am so tired of not being able to sleep at night,its driving me crazy! One night I took Advil PM,but that messed me up pretty bad,I woke up every hour on that.What is going on with me? I am a 36 year old female.HELP PLEASE!
Duh, I just figured it out,reading another persons post. I have been weaning myself off the ulram,otherwise known as tramadol.ANd its part of the withdrawl process,the insomnia.Crap....cant wait to get some good sleep! I wonder how long the withdrawl process takes.

wanted female · #2 (**permalink**) 06-01-2008

u cud be suffering from insomnia
tok to ya doctor!

SwayGirl · #3 (**permalink**) 06-01-2008

If you have stopped taking Ultram (Tramadol) recently, you are most
likely experiencing insomnia. One of the
withdrawal side effects.
Give it at least 2-3 weeks to get back on track.
If the non-sleeping is still bothersome, try taking 25 mg - 50 mg of Benadryl (if you can take it)
Does the Ibuprofen give you any stomach problems?
Good luck!