Hi,
I am new here, actually I do not have epilepsy my husband has had it for over 20 years... no seizures in over 8 years. He still takes Dilantin twice a day and has some insomnia issues I am determined to find a solution for and im hoping someone here can help me. The problem is I think a combination of insomnia and "old sleep habits". He gets home from work about 5:15 and is passed out by 7:00pm... sleeps on the couch til 1 or 2am comes to bed and gets up for the day at 3am or earlier sometimes. He says that when he wakes up that early he cant fall back asleep. His sleep habits are really affecting the whole family as our kids dont get any time with him because he is asleep so early. I am wondering if anyone has had luck with a different medication ( now the dr has told him he can wean off the meds..but I think he is scared to) or a sleep aid. Please if anyone has any suggestions I would really appreciate your response.
Thanks so much.
jkvette
I am new here, actually I do not have epilepsy my husband has had it for over 20 years... no seizures in over 8 years. He still takes Dilantin twice a day and has some insomnia issues I am determined to find a solution for and im hoping someone here can help me. The problem is I think a combination of insomnia and "old sleep habits". He gets home from work about 5:15 and is passed out by 7:00pm... sleeps on the couch til 1 or 2am comes to bed and gets up for the day at 3am or earlier sometimes. He says that when he wakes up that early he cant fall back asleep. His sleep habits are really affecting the whole family as our kids dont get any time with him because he is asleep so early. I am wondering if anyone has had luck with a different medication ( now the dr has told him he can wean off the meds..but I think he is scared to) or a sleep aid. Please if anyone has any suggestions I would really appreciate your response.
Thanks so much.
jkvette