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Hi, I ve been suffering with insomnia for over a year and a half. I have heart pounding, night sweats, and the shakes. My body feels like it is revving all the time. I ve tried a number of sleeping pills and anxiety medication. Nothing I ve tried has work or worked for very long. A pharmacist friend suggested trying Sertraline. I really need to fond something that works. How does this medication work on insomnia? Thanks
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can Well, insomnia may be difficult to treat, but there are some methods which can be used. Treatment options include behavior and lifestyle changes, medicines, and complementary medicines. You need to change your dietary habits and these include changing your sleep area or schedule, watching what and when you eat and drink, and being more active. It's also important to keep regular bedtimes and wake times-7 days a week-and to try to avoid taking naps during the day. Prescription sleep medicines amy also help and include diazepam and similar medications.Melatonin is supplement which may be of help as well. In severe cases special testing is needed. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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How Can Insomnia Along With Anxiety Be Treated?
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can Well, insomnia may be difficult to treat, but there are some methods which can be used. Treatment options include behavior and lifestyle changes, medicines, and complementary medicines. You need to change your dietary habits and these include changing your sleep area or schedule, watching what and when you eat and drink, and being more active. It s also important to keep regular bedtimes and wake times-7 days a week-and to try to avoid taking naps during the day. Prescription sleep medicines amy also help and include diazepam and similar medications.Melatonin is supplement which may be of help as well. In severe cases special testing is needed. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.