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Question: Hey this is XXXX I have this problem of sleep less XXXXXXX whenever I travel so I started this zolfresh it is available in XXXXXXX ice tablet for some time now again that's my problem is started today I had taken it Taken 2 tablets with us from 1 tables it was not at all effective Taken 2 and TV also not working then I have taken 3 I still am not falling asleep so I just wanted to know if this is ok if I can increase this time like that or should I go for some alternate medicines thank you
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Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern.
Your problem is insomnia. Insomnia (sleep disturbance) is of two types:
Primary: There is problem of only sleep disturbance and no other physical or psychological problem is there. In this case treatment for sleep problem is needed.
Secondary: There is some underlying physical or psychological problem which is responsible for sleep disturbance. In this, main treatment is done for underlying problem.
First of all try to follow some measures called 'sleep hygiene' which would help in sleep. You can find the same in below link.
sleepfoundation.org/ask-the-expert/sleep-hygiene
Drinking a cup of warm milk before going to bed helps in 30%-40% of patients and they do not need medicines as per my clinical experience.
As such drugs from benzodiazepine group and Z group sedatives are used in sleep disturbance . Zolpidem is one of them. But all are prescription medicines and you need to consult doctor for prescription. Anti-histaminic and melatonin are also used sometime when sleep problem is not severe.
Let me know more so I can guide you further.
- What is your age?
- Since when are you suffering from sleep disturbance?
- Is there difficulty in sleep onset, fragmentation of sleep or early morning awakening?
- What was the schedule (timing) and duration of sleep before the problem started? How much reduction in sleep from previous?
- Do you have any stress in life (it can be social, economical, relationship, study/work or emotional)?
- Do you have any physical illness?
- Any day time sleepiness is there?
- Is current problem related to travel only?
- How much dose of Zolpidem in mg you have tried?
I will be happy to help further after your response.
Regards,
Dr Chintan Solanki
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Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern.
Your problem is insomnia. Insomnia (sleep disturbance) is of two types:
Primary: There is problem of only sleep disturbance and no other physical or psychological problem is there. In this case treatment for sleep problem is needed.
Secondary: There is some underlying physical or psychological problem which is responsible for sleep disturbance. In this, main treatment is done for underlying problem.
First of all try to follow some measures called 'sleep hygiene' which would help in sleep. You can find the same in below link.
sleepfoundation.org/ask-the-expert/sleep-hygiene
Drinking a cup of warm milk before going to bed helps in 30%-40% of patients and they do not need medicines as per my clinical experience.
As such drugs from benzodiazepine group and Z group sedatives are used in sleep disturbance . Zolpidem is one of them. But all are prescription medicines and you need to consult doctor for prescription. Anti-histaminic and melatonin are also used sometime when sleep problem is not severe.
Let me know more so I can guide you further.
- What is your age?
- Since when are you suffering from sleep disturbance?
- Is there difficulty in sleep onset, fragmentation of sleep or early morning awakening?
- What was the schedule (timing) and duration of sleep before the problem started? How much reduction in sleep from previous?
- Do you have any stress in life (it can be social, economical, relationship, study/work or emotional)?
- Do you have any physical illness?
- Any day time sleepiness is there?
- Is current problem related to travel only?
- How much dose of Zolpidem in mg you have tried?
I will be happy to help further after your response.
Regards,
Dr Chintan Solanki
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