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How Can Chronic Insomnia Be Treated?

Hello sir, sleeping issues have plagued me for my entire life. I was recently prescribed 1 mg alprazolam and 0.25 mg of halcion a night.. It worked okay the first couple nights but now I have to take between 2-3 mg s of alprazolam and 1 mg of halcion just to get tired. Is there another route or recommendation you can give me?
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

* As per my clinical experience, the issue requires evaluation of the underlying cause of insomnia and fix it , rather than just getting prescription of sedative to pass the time.
* In our clinic, I recommend a thorough clinical work up with detailed history to look out into the matter precisely and guide accordingly.
* Till that period, deep breathing exercises, YOGA and concentration techniques will help for sure.

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How Can Chronic Insomnia Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. * As per my clinical experience, the issue requires evaluation of the underlying cause of insomnia and fix it , rather than just getting prescription of sedative to pass the time. * In our clinic, I recommend a thorough clinical work up with detailed history to look out into the matter precisely and guide accordingly. * Till that period, deep breathing exercises, YOGA and concentration techniques will help for sure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.