Can 75 Mg Of Unisom Be Taken For Insomnia At Night?

Posted on Mon, 12 Jun 2023

Question: hi. I have been taking 50mg if unison every night,and I still can't fall asleep. can I take 75mg every night? thanks

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You may be developing an addiction

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

No, this is not safe. You may be developing an addiction. Try a different sleep medication. I suggest Diphenhydramine 25mg.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe
Psychiatrist

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (33 minutes later)

That pill does have 25mg of that, but that doesn't help. I was taking 50mg. I was wondering about 75mg. I was on temazapam but they discontinued prescribing it here. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

If you keep taking higher doses, your body will continue to develop tolerance and addiction, to the point where you will need even higher doses. Going down this path is dangerous and not advisable. I would stop Unisom and try a nonaddictive substance such as melatonin 3mg.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe
Psychiatrist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 hour later)

I was taking temapazam for 12 years, SO I think I need something like that as I am used to it. is 75mg unisom harmful?

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Temazepam is an entirely different class of medication, and even more dangerous than Unisom, so I would not advise returning to this. As I said above, Unisom is addictive, and doses higher than 50mg can cause dependence, withdrawal, delirium, confusion, memory loss and falls. I recommend using Melatonin 3mg.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe
Psychiatrist

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