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What Causes Persistent Insomnia Despite Taking Medication?

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Posted on Fri, 25 Nov 2016
Question: three days without sleep,took Benadryl,tylenol and melatonin. been 3 weeks with only 2 to 3 hours sleep per night. am so tired that I feel sick.
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (8 minutes later)
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

You can combine 100mg of Benadryl with 12mg of melatonin. If this doesn't work, you need to visit a doctor immediately to consider prescription-strength options such as trazodone or Ambien.

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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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What Causes Persistent Insomnia Despite Taking Medication?

Brief Answer: Consultation Detailed Answer: Hello, and thanks for your question. You can combine 100mg of Benadryl with 12mg of melatonin. If this doesn't work, you need to visit a doctor immediately to consider prescription-strength options such as trazodone or Ambien. Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers