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How Can Interrupted Sleep Be Treated While Working In Nights Shift Timings?

I am experiencing a lot of trouble of sleeping. Even after being tired after my job, I fail to have a sound sleep, I keep waking up every 2-3 hours. I work in night shift that ends at 6 in the morning. Please suggest me a good and healthy sleeping pill
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
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Hi Sir/Madam
Welcome to Health Care Magic

I can certainly understand your concern about your sleep disturbance...It is a very common problem that anyone may face with this shift timings....As body and mind has to
Get adjust with your shift timings...Ie change in the pattern of circadian rhythm....its definitely curable with benzodiazepines like clonazepam....You can start with 0.25 mg initial dose . It is advised to take 2 hrs before you sleep in the nights....But as you have night shifts, you can take in the morning times,. Consult your doctor regarding the stoppage of this drug....This is very safe and effective, hope this information would help you

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How Can Interrupted Sleep Be Treated While Working In Nights Shift Timings?

Hi Sir/Madam Welcome to Health Care Magic I can certainly understand your concern about your sleep disturbance...It is a very common problem that anyone may face with this shift timings....As body and mind has to Get adjust with your shift timings...Ie change in the pattern of circadian rhythm....its definitely curable with benzodiazepines like clonazepam....You can start with 0.25 mg initial dose . It is advised to take 2 hrs before you sleep in the nights....But as you have night shifts, you can take in the morning times,. Consult your doctor regarding the stoppage of this drug....This is very safe and effective, hope this information would help you Please post your further questions if any, I will always be available to answer them Thank you Post your further questions if any, I will available to take up your follow up questions Thank you