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What Causes Sleeplessness After Taking Zolpidem?
Question: taking 12.5 mg zolpidem for about 3 months. all of a sudden this entire week i can only sleep about 2 hours tossing and turning most of the night. had nightmares for 2 nights. what to do?
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Brief Answer:
Avoid stimulants before sleep. Get exercise. Avoid stress
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
Zolpidem is a very good medicine and should help you to sleep well. But since you do not seem to get a good sleep over the last few days, the things I would suggest are:
* Try to relax. Use deep breathing exercises. Avoid stress.
* Get free hand exercise and morning walk on daily basis.
* Take small but frequent meals. Keep the dinner light. Take a walk after dinner.
* Avoid taking too much water after dinner. Avoid coffee or other stimulants before sleep.
* Go to bed early
* You may talk to your doctor about an alternative medicine that could help you to sleep better (these are prescription medicines and need to be written by your doctor).
Regards
Avoid stimulants before sleep. Get exercise. Avoid stress
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
Zolpidem is a very good medicine and should help you to sleep well. But since you do not seem to get a good sleep over the last few days, the things I would suggest are:
* Try to relax. Use deep breathing exercises. Avoid stress.
* Get free hand exercise and morning walk on daily basis.
* Take small but frequent meals. Keep the dinner light. Take a walk after dinner.
* Avoid taking too much water after dinner. Avoid coffee or other stimulants before sleep.
* Go to bed early
* You may talk to your doctor about an alternative medicine that could help you to sleep better (these are prescription medicines and need to be written by your doctor).
Regards
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