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Any Medicines That Are Non-benzos To Reduce Severe Restlessness, Anxiety And Insomnia ?
My 79 yr old father has severe restlessness, anxiety and severe insomnia. He is taking gabapentin 1x a day and respirdal 2x a day. He has a reaction to benzodiazepines (feels extreme anxiety) so he cannot have those RX s. What meds would be optional for him that are non benzo s?
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
HI
Thanks for posting your query.
Well first of all the cause for his restlessness and anxiety needs to be evaluated.
I advise you to consult a Psychiatrist for that.
As of non benzo sedatives you can give me Zolpidem . but this is a Prescription only drug , you require a prescription from your doctor . Hence kindly consult .
Hope you find this information useful.
Regards.
Thanks for posting your query.
Well first of all the cause for his restlessness and anxiety needs to be evaluated.
I advise you to consult a Psychiatrist for that.
As of non benzo sedatives you can give me Zolpidem . but this is a Prescription only drug , you require a prescription from your doctor . Hence kindly consult .
Hope you find this information useful.
Regards.
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