Is it possible that certain medicines can give you insomnia? I began taking a medicine for inflammation in my ribs, and a few days after I started taking it, I began having a lot of trouble sleeping. I've been awake for about 48 hours now, I feel groggy and fatigued but I just can't fall asleep. The medicine said nothing about sleeping side affects, so I'm not sure if this is normal or not.
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Yes, absolutely it is possible. Your doctor should have made you aware of the potential side effects of the medication before putting you on it. If s/he did and s/he did not mention insomnia, you should DEFINITELY talk to her/him about this immediately. You should talk to your doctor anyway, as it is not healthy to have insomnia.
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