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Can I take a valium 5mg while I'm on topral ER?

I have insomnia again. Last week I went to the ER my pressure was up after not being able to sleep. I am taking topral ER now 25mg and I got insomnia again a week later.

Female | 62 years old
Medications: Topral 25mg ER
Conditions: On topral for B/P

1 Answer

You can but Valium is not a good sleep medication. It decreases deep and dream sleep and addicting. Poor sleep can elevate your blood pressure. Need sleep evaluation for sleep apnea as well