@Lou Lou - so sorry that you got so ill!
Hope your feeling 100% now?
As you said the upside was a weight loss, but boy of boy - I know it wouldn't have been fun for you!
In regards to some feedback on lack of sleep. It is really VERY common for Duromine users when they first start taking it, and insomnia is one of the most asked about side effects here on the forum
At around weeks 2 - 3 most manage to get into a more regular sleep pattern. Others still have nights where they will wake up at every single sound and find it takes a while to get back to sleep. If you usually sleep 8 hours, after your body adjust to the Duromine dosage, you might find that your sleeping pattern changes and you only get 6 hours (for example).
I personally have difficulties sleeping sometimes whilst on Duromine and went to my GP about it. She advised me to take an OTC (over the counter) sleeping aid - like Restavit or Dozile. What I do is that if I go 2 or 3 days with little sleep I will then take half a tablet. My Dr was perfectly fine with this, as I am only having 1.5 - 2 tablets a week tops. Just like anything else, if you take them too often your body can become immune.
Some other things that might help are;
1. Make sure you take the pill at the same time daily. If you take it regularly at 6.00am for example (like I do) your body will soon adjust after a couple of weeks, working to evenly spread out your energy throughout the day.
2. Increase your exercise and activity. If you are tired physically, you actually do sleep better
3. Make sure you haven't just eaten before going to bed. If you can put at least 2 hours between eating and bed time, your body will not still be trying to digest its food
4. Epsom Salt baths - have a really good soak in the evening as you prepare to go to bed. The salts can make your body feel so relaxed and even better if you are sore from your increased exercising - it will help relieve the aches and pains.
5. Try burning some lavender oil in your bedroom, or even a few drops on a tissue popped under the pillow case. You can even add the oil to your bath salts. Lavender is a proven herbal relaxant.
6. Magnesium tablet at night (take them with your dinner). Insomnia is a common symptom of magnesium deficiency. It also helps regulate your blood sugar levels too! Interesting to note a lot of info says that if you have Diabetes Type II you are more likely to have low magnesium, as your blood sugar levels are high and your body gets rid of its magnesium through urination.
Hope some of the suggestions help you!
Let me know how you get on
