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Suggest Treatment For Insomnia

Posted on Sat, 10 Dec 2016

Question: unable to get sleep for at least 6 hours in a day.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take treatment and advice as suggested

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Sleep disturbances can be due to stress, excessive stimulation during night time or work or environment related.
You can try relaxation therapy.
Medications like zolpidem or clonazepam can be used.
Avoid tea coffee, cigarette during evening or late night.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (50 minutes later)

Thanks Doc for your valuable advice.

Doc Is there any course which I need to follow , what is the dosage per day and how can I take it.

I don't smoke and don't have tea coffee in the nights.

please suggest.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You can start with 10 mg of zolpidem.
It has least day time sedation.
Continued treatment may be required for few weeks
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D