Consider your medications

Ulcerative colitis treatment usually involves either drug therapy or surgery. Several categories of drugs may be effective in treating ulcerative colitis. But some UC medications may make it harder to fall asleep. Research from 2020 indicates that corticosteroids, which are frequently used to manage UC flares, can also affect sleep.

Another treatment option that doesn't interfere with your sleep can be suggested by a medical professional. Or you can talk to your doctor about one of the following choices if your UC medication is affecting your sleep:

• Switching treatments
• Adding something to help with sleep
• Changing the time of day you take your medication
• ...