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Can I Have Klonopin Along With Melatonin For Sleep Disorder?

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Posted on Sat, 21 Feb 2015
Question: Hello, can I take Klonopin .125 mg in the afternoon and 5 mg of melatonin at night? I am very light sleeper.
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes you can and talk to a sleep specialist!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

These medications can be used as mentioned above. However, serious sleep difficulties need to be assessed by your doctor for treatment and not that you go from medication to medication. Most of this can be salvaged through behavioral techniques and lifestyle modifications.

I wish you well.
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Can I Have Klonopin Along With Melatonin For Sleep Disorder?

Brief Answer: Yes you can and talk to a sleep specialist! Detailed Answer: Hi, These medications can be used as mentioned above. However, serious sleep difficulties need to be assessed by your doctor for treatment and not that you go from medication to medication. Most of this can be salvaged through behavioral techniques and lifestyle modifications. I wish you well.