Suggest Treatment For Chronic Insomnia

Posted on Sat, 17 Jan 2015

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Sat, 17 Jan 2015 Answered on

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Question : I have chronic insomnia. I took ambien for five years for it and it suddenly stopped working. I have tried seroquel, elavil and trazadone with little success. What can I do now?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
medicines like clonazepam or lorazepam useful

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.

Drugs from benzodiazepine group like clonazepam or lorazepam are quite useful for insomnia.
They are strict prescription medicines.
They can be used alone or with other medicines depending upon severity of insomnia.
Discuss with your doctor for this option and get prescription.

Hopr I have answered your query,

Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.

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