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Hello , I’m 38 Yrs In Age . I Have

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Posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2020
Question: Hello , I’m 38 yrs in age . I have no medical issue . No stress or anxiety. Please suggest me a sleeping pill that is not habit forming & make me fall asleep easily . I wish to take it on weekends .
Thanks .
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Why a pill to begin with?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.

I am a bit concerned about why you would want a pill. Generally, counseling on sleep hygiene is preferred before moving to medications. If you would like some counseling about this, I suggest you tell me a bit about your sleep habits so that I can build on and provide helpful advice to you.

If you must take a medication, I recommend Melatonin. Take as needed. it is not a habit-forming drug.

I hope these guides and helps.
I wish you well.
Feel free to follow up with me as you please.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (7 hours later)
Dear Doctor , due to lockdown kids schools are off & they sleep late . I normally sleep late around 4 am in the morning & wakeup around 10am . I’m getting 6 hrs sleep & I feel fine with it on most days of week . On weekends I like to sleep early & longer for relaxation. But because my natural sleeping time is now around 4 am & I don’t fall asleep before this time .



I want to take some sleeping pill on weekends that is safe & acts quickly without habit forming . I hope I have explained my point . Thank you for your interest .
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Understood!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

THanks for the details. Do understand how harder it is these days with kids at home. I hope things get better soon.

Melatonin as suggested above would offer great help to you.

I hope this guides and helps. I wish you well. Would like to know how this is working for you!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Hello , I’m 38 Yrs In Age . I Have

Brief Answer: Why a pill to begin with? Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks so much for this query. I am a bit concerned about why you would want a pill. Generally, counseling on sleep hygiene is preferred before moving to medications. If you would like some counseling about this, I suggest you tell me a bit about your sleep habits so that I can build on and provide helpful advice to you. If you must take a medication, I recommend Melatonin. Take as needed. it is not a habit-forming drug. I hope these guides and helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me as you please.