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Is Xanax Effective In Treating Insomnia?

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Posted on Sat, 10 Jun 2017
Question: I have suffered greatly these last 3-4 years.i was a mailman and ruined my feet by over using them.o had nerve tests done and the diag. Peripheral neuropathy.I also have not slept more than 5 hrs a nite in 3 yrs. my bp is 140/35.i know I need something to relax me before bed so I can get some sleep.would Xanax be a help
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It can be taken under guidance.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist, here to answer your query.

Of course,xanax can be taken as an antianxiety medicine,but under guidance of a physician.Clonazepam can be an alternative medicine.

Further,antineuralgic medicines like pregabalin or duloxetine along with methylcobalamin can be taken.That may help a lot.

Hope that helps.If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to have you in follow up.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
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Is Xanax Effective In Treating Insomnia?

Brief Answer: It can be taken under guidance. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com. I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist, here to answer your query. Of course,xanax can be taken as an antianxiety medicine,but under guidance of a physician.Clonazepam can be an alternative medicine. Further,antineuralgic medicines like pregabalin or duloxetine along with methylcobalamin can be taken.That may help a lot. Hope that helps.If you have any further questions,I shall be glad to have you in follow up. Regards Dr.Ajay Panwar, MD,DM(Neurology)