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Is A Second Dose Of Unisom Sleep Tablets Advisable?
Question: I have a very hard time falling asleep. I tried taking one unison sleep tablet, but didn't help. Can I take 2? I am hoping I could. thanks. p.s. I bought Kirkland sleep aid tablets and one tablet didn't do anything either
Brief Answer:
You can use two tablets
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Unicom sleep tablet contains doxylamine which is an antihistamine medication and can be used in dose range of 25 to 100 mg per night. Considering the fact that 25 mg did not help you, the dose can be increased to two tablet which will make 50 mg. There two tablets are safe and I do not think you need to worry provided you are otherwise healthy.
I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
You can use two tablets
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Unicom sleep tablet contains doxylamine which is an antihistamine medication and can be used in dose range of 25 to 100 mg per night. Considering the fact that 25 mg did not help you, the dose can be increased to two tablet which will make 50 mg. There two tablets are safe and I do not think you need to worry provided you are otherwise healthy.
I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
thank you. I have another question. I take omeprazole 40 mg and I also have prescription for pantoprazole. are they the same and can I mix them. thanks
Brief Answer:
Take either of them
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for follow up.
Both pantoprazole and omeprazole have similar mechanism of action and effects and one can be replaced by other.
You can take either of them.
I hope this assists you further.
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Thanks and regards.
Take either of them
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for follow up.
Both pantoprazole and omeprazole have similar mechanism of action and effects and one can be replaced by other.
You can take either of them.
I hope this assists you further.
If you have more questions I will be glad to assist you further.
If you do not have more questions, please close the discussion and if possible rate the answer for my future patients.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thanks. getting back to my first question,if 2- 25mg unison doesn't work, is it safe to take 3? thanks
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for follow up.
Although it is safe but I will recommend not to go beyond two tablets. In my experience most person needs 50 mg and beyond that possibility of response is equal to 50 mg.
I hope this clarifies.
Thanks again.
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for follow up.
Although it is safe but I will recommend not to go beyond two tablets. In my experience most person needs 50 mg and beyond that possibility of response is equal to 50 mg.
I hope this clarifies.
Thanks again.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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