Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Should I Take Her To The ER As She Has Not Slept In 4 Days?
my wife had a recent seizure, is on seizure meds, and is having withdrawal symptoms withdrawing from tramadol. she has not slept in 4 days. She took ambien for two days and still is not sleepiing. i am waiting for her dr to call me back, but should i take her to the ER
posted on
Thu, 20 Mar 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Answered on
Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Last reviewed on
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to withdrawal symptoms.
You should know that sleep deprivation can trigger seizures.
If the seizures become frequent, I recommend going to the ER for an urgent treatment and some blood lab tests.
Meanwhile, I recommend taking lorazepam 2.5 instead of ambien, to help her sleep.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards, Dr. Aida
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to withdrawal symptoms.
You should know that sleep deprivation can trigger seizures.
If the seizures become frequent, I recommend going to the ER for an urgent treatment and some blood lab tests.
Meanwhile, I recommend taking lorazepam 2.5 instead of ambien, to help her sleep.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards, Dr. Aida
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Tramadol
Loading Online Doctors....