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How Can Chronic Insomnia Be Treated?
what drug can you use to counter act excessive sleepiness as a side of effect of other pain drugs . My wife has progressive MS .and takes several pain killers . she was taking Provigil ( modafinil),but the prescription company will no longer authorize payment for this use . Is there another medicine that can be used for this?
Thu, 17 Jan 2019
Hello,
As first-line management, you can take drugs like zolpidem (Zolefresh is a popular brand): If symptoms persist you can consult a neurologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
As first-line management, you can take drugs like zolpidem (Zolefresh is a popular brand): If symptoms persist you can consult a neurologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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