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Posted 10/22/2014 6:13 AM (GMT 0)
Here it is 1 am and I'm wide awake after wanting and not getting a nap yesterday. So far I have taken 2 pills hrs apart (antibiotic bactrim generic) for my infected toe, I'm wondering if thats why I'm not sleepy? Usually I'm sound asleep right now, UGH. I'm going to feel like crap tomorrow sad But my toe quit hurting.
Posted 10/22/2014 8:15 AM (GMT 0)
sorry about ya toe. i never sleep, so i hear ya. i don't know about the antibiotic, your pharmacist would. many healing thoughts.
Posted 10/22/2014 9:38 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Sorry to hear about your toe that sounds painful and the pain may be keeping you awake at night? I'm not sure about the antibiotic either so agree with HT about asking your pharmacist who should be able to answer your question.

Hibee
Posted 10/22/2014 11:25 AM (GMT 0)
Ugh when I finally did get some sleep I woke soaked in sweat.
Posted 10/22/2014 12:23 PM (GMT 0)
So sorry, Deb! I can relate to the no sleep. I've been having a really tough time too. Call your pharmacy and ask about the Bactrim. I'm allergic to it, so I couldn't say if it would cause you insomnia or anxiety. I would guess no, but you'll find out and let us know!
Posted 10/22/2014 6:02 PM (GMT 0)
D.S.,

How are you feeling now? Have you checked your temperature?

...were you able to make the call to your doc/pharmacist?

Sorry this is so rough. I hope that you can get it all worked out, either continuing with this med, or getting something else to help....but make sure to follow through either way.:)

Healing hugs,

S.C.
Posted 10/22/2014 6:04 PM (GMT 0)
Hope you feel better Deb ~heart racing and jolting you from sleep with sweat is no fun ride,i have endured it and felt awful.

call pharmacy and ask them questions !

Good luck~
Posted 4/14/2019 12:55 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, I know this is a very old thread, but I was wondering if you found a solution to your problem. I had taken bactrim 3 months ago and that triggered terrible insomnia, depression and anxiety. I took the bactrim for 10 days only but it has now been 3 months and I still have the depression, insomnia and anxiety and trying desperately to find a solution. Thank you!
Posted 4/14/2019 3:26 AM (GMT 0)
Hi S and welcome!

I am sorry to hear that you are having ongoing issues with the after effects of your Abx. I have certainly heard a lot of stories about antibiotics causing/exacerbating anxiety, This is not an unusual s/e.

However, to be continuing to have issues months afterwards is a bit odd. The Rx has certainly cleared your system completely by now...so I am wondering if 1 of 2 things is happening.

One, you may need to replenish your gut flora with good bacterial. If the Abx wiped out the balance in your digestive system...this could be enabling the anxiety to stick around...since there is such a gut/mind connection. Try taking a course of probiotics and see how you feel. Supplements or drinks such a kefir or Yakult are great. Yogurt alone usually does not have enough active cultures to make much of a difference...but the aforementioned or Acidophilus milk will.

The other possibility is that anxiety was an underlying issue for you that was just needing a trigger of some kind to come to the surface. If this is the case, then seeking to treat the anxiety with self help would be a great first step. This may very well be all you need to manage the issue. Please see our Resources at the top of the main forum page here for great material to get started with. If you find you still need more help, then seeing your doctor to talk treatment options would be your next best move.

Post with us anytime as well for encouragement and understanding. Support is key!

Scaredy Cat
Posted 5/9/2019 12:26 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you for your reply Scaredy Cat! I agree that even though the antibiotics are out of my system since a lng time ago, its weird that I am having these symptoms. No matter how much I try, I just cannot fall asleep. I used to be able to sleep anytime anywhere before the antibiotics. The doctor was also very puzzled and he gave me trazodone, but doesnt really seem to be helping.

I started taking kefir recently, so I am hoping that it will help. I also am having extreme fatigue and dizziness after the bactrim. I heard of one more case where someone took bactrim and had insomnia for one year! But it went away after that. I hope mine does not take that long!

I am certainly having anxiety issues. I dont want to take any anxiety meds and try to manage this by CBT and other techniques if I can.

Thanks for your help and support!
Posted 5/10/2019 9:12 PM (GMT 0)
You are welcome!

I too hope that your issues resolve soon! It sounds like with the proactive steps you are taking, that the chances of it are in your favor!

Post with us anytime for sharing and support!

S.C.
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