Interrupted sleep symptoms and conditions

I started taking Yaz in January or this year, I was on it for 2 months when I called my doctor and said that my appetite changed so much I had practically stopped eating. I couldn't finish a meal and sometimes I'd have the feeling of being really hungry, but then when I sat down to eat, I'd become so nauseated I was afraid I'd get sick right at the table. My doctor then switched me to Yasmin and it was a world of difference. My only side effects would be interrupted sleep (very minimal), periods of tiredness, leg cramps and strangest of all, an increase in sex drive. I can probably right off the side effects as being contributed to my mild case of sleep apnea, working 40+ hours a week and being young and in love. They aren't bothersome enough to stop taking the medication. As like all medicines, its not for everyone. I think the benefits I'm receiving far out weight the small amounts of side effects I do experience, my skin has cleared up, my periods are now regulated and not so severe and best of all.. I'm not pregnant. Hopefully the other women here will find a BCP that suits them and new hopefuls looking for answers wont be too afraid to try Yasmin. Its changed my life for the better... like all medicine, its trail and error, don't rule it out before you try it. Good luck.

I have a 9 month old baby. At the age of 2 weeks he started having a lot of stomach problems which included constipation, colics, vomiting, blooding. After several medical examination it was found he had acid reflux and allergic to regular baby formula. He was placed a special formula called Nutramigen. At the age of 5 months we have noticed him to be very hyper, won't sleep much even during the night. During the day he might sleep twice a day (app. 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.) for maybe 45 minutes at the most. He wakes up twice a night when before he was sleeping for almost over 8 hours. Like I said this happened at 5 months old. He is on Zantac twice a day. Could this medication be affecting him in this manner. He at times looks quite tired, stays still for a little while and it seems like he recharges and gets more energy. This is also taking a toll on me as I don't get too much rest and the interrupted sleep at night is affecting me. Please let me know anything that you can on this situation or who or where you can refer me to for more research. I feel something is going on with this medication.

I had 750mgs of Levaquin for three days for a sinus
and bronchial problem. Then, because I have fibromyalgia,
and chronic costocondritis, my symptoms worsened--pain
in joints, severe abdominal pain, jittery feelings, interrupted
sleep and a miserable flareup of costocondritis. The sinus and bronchial thing has not yet completely gone away.

Interrupted sleep,hyper,severe leg cramps, blurred vision, lack of concentration, emotional distress. Only minor relief for back & leg pain.

Flu-like symptoms raised temperature, swollen glands, aching joints, rapid heartbeat, interrupted sleep, nightmares, night-sweats, raised basal temperature and body temperature, sensitivity to cold, immediate change in menstrual cycle.

My boyfriend took Effexor for 4 weeks. The whole time he was tired and yawning due to interrupted sleep. He also twitched a lot in his feet, hands and face. 3 of his brothers were on Paxil, and although he hasn't been on it, his conclusion is that Effexor is worse. No weight gain, but also no sign that it did what it was supposed to do.

This medication causes more ailments than it cures!! I am so thankful that I found this website! I searched Lisinopril on Google in hopes of finding how long the side effects lasted. Every day, from day 1 and for 6 days after starting this med, I suffered from severe stomach pains, constant nausea, headache, pain in my left shoulder, dry cough, depression, interrupted sleep, severe fatigue and one of the most distressing side effects for me personally was the "fuzziness" that enveloped my mental abilities. I kept hoping the side effects would abate. I was used to getting on the treadmill 6 days per week. After starting this med, I barely had the energy to walk from the bedroom to a chair in the living room where I sat for most of the day. I didn't feel capable of driving my car...didn't want to put anyone's life in jeopardy.

When I found this website, read the posts and saw that the side effects do not seem to lessen but in fact seem to worsen with time, I immediately had my RX for Univasc refilled and went back on it. That was 4 days ago and I am happy to say I feel I'm 95% better. The only lasting side effect is some fatigue and drowsiness...even that is improving, daily. I will start back on the treadmill tomorrow!

I had been on Univasc for 6 years. The only side effects I had were a runny nose and dry cough which lasted 3 days then completely disappeared. The only reason I went off the Univasc is my insurance no longer covers it! The Lisinopril is covered and only costs $10 per month...I would pay them $10 a month to NOT take the horrible stuff!!!!

I'm 58 years old and retired last year. The saying, "You are never to old to learn", is very true! In the future, if I have to start any new medications, I will research it BEFORE I start taking it!!!!!

Thanks to all of you who posted your symptoms...it was very helpful and I'm very grateful!!

I am 43 years old, have had a tubal ligation but am taking Ovcon-50 for the first time because of endometriosis and frequent, very heavy, periods. I am now three weeks into the first month, and have been experiencing fatigue, interrupted sleep/vivid dreams, nausea, irritability, dizziness and dehydration (I've had to have IV fluids at an Urgent Care facility twice in the past week). Is any of this normal with the use of this drug? I don't want to stop it yet because I want to see how it affects my menstrual cycle, which has been a nightmare. However, these symptoms are serious and I am wondering if it is due to the drug. My PCP has gone on vacation, so I am kind of stuck right now.

After 2 shots of Lupron for endometriosis and infertility, frequent hot flashes, weight gain, interrupted sleep and today, muscle pain and numbness in my legs and feet. My doctor has put me on specific vitamins to help counteract the muscle pains and to help boost my immune system. Endometriosis pain is almost gone and was very bad before. Laparoscopy and Lupron seems to have worked well but side effects are the pits. We'll see if infertility is gone!!!