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hello,
As I mentioned earlier, I would have started you on
zolpidem, may be in a dose of 5-10 mg. It has worked great in my patients with similar problems. If necessary, I may combine it with clonopin for few days until you back to normal sleep. In rare instance, if that doesn't work, then there is
quetiapine, I have never been disappointed with this drug in case of sleeping problems. Your doctor would know of them easily. Discuss with them and ask for a prescription.
It's good that you do not take any stimulating drink like tea, etc.
Lorazepam will not work as it is a close molecule to clonopin,and the dosage of clonopin was already high when it stopped working in you.
Along with these::
1. you should take care of not taking rest during day time, like, continue doing one thing or ether and keep yourself somewhat busy
2. if possible, try to go for some walk in evening hours
3. schedule your sleeping and waking times, if you can't get sleep for 15-20 min of going to bed, start doing something else
4. do not keep a clock in your room, this is most disturbing, one continue to see the time and think that it's too late and he can't sleep....so, take away the time piece..
5. if you can't sleep, you may read a book( a boring one , preferably) , as this might put your buttons off and you can sleep
6. avoid watching TV or playing on mobile when unable to sleep, they stimulate brain and make sleeping more difficult.
I can very well understand the pain of not being able to sleep, but it happens to many people who have been on a sleeping pill for long time. But it is manageable.... please try the above medicines....I hope that both medicines and these
sleep hygiene tips, get you a good deserved sleep!
Please feel free to ask more queries for clarifications
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Dr. Manisha Gopal
MD Psychiatry