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Suggest OTC Medication For Insomnia And Nausea
Brief Answer:
Melatonin or phenargan can be used
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Health care magic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Unfortunately herbal medicines lack acute effect and I do not think it can be a option during active withdrawal symptoms of pain medications.
Similarly OTC medication for this purpose are limited but I feel melatonin can be a good option during this phase as it is natural and good sedative properties.
The another option is promethazine (phenargan) which is an antihistamine medication and have good sedative properties.
In regard to pain medication I feel ibuprofen or diclofenac are the OTC medication which can be consumed when the pain is unbearable.
I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
Melatonin or phenargan can be used
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Health care magic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Unfortunately herbal medicines lack acute effect and I do not think it can be a option during active withdrawal symptoms of pain medications.
Similarly OTC medication for this purpose are limited but I feel melatonin can be a good option during this phase as it is natural and good sedative properties.
The another option is promethazine (phenargan) which is an antihistamine medication and have good sedative properties.
In regard to pain medication I feel ibuprofen or diclofenac are the OTC medication which can be consumed when the pain is unbearable.
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. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
To be avoided when working
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for reverting back to me.
I do not think you should take any sedative medication when working. The likely to make you drowsy.
The dose of phenargan is 25 mg and for melatonin it is 3 gram.
Having said this the pain medications can be taken during day as they do not make you drowsy. The dose for ibuprofen is 400 mg three times a day and for Diclofenac it is 5 mg three times a day.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients.
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http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
To be avoided when working
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for reverting back to me.
I do not think you should take any sedative medication when working. The likely to make you drowsy.
The dose of phenargan is 25 mg and for melatonin it is 3 gram.
Having said this the pain medications can be taken during day as they do not make you drowsy. The dose for ibuprofen is 400 mg three times a day and for Diclofenac it is 5 mg three times a day.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may 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.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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