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How To Treat Severe Insomania While On Xanax,seroquel And Ambien With No Relief?

Well I was curious why to some when taking Seroquel it helps them sleep and for me it does nothing. I have severe insomnia I take Xanax for my social anxiety, Seroquel for my BPD and then Ambien which is for the insomnia and even all of these together I don't sleep well. Takes me hours and don't sleep long. What other options do I have?
Tue, 28 Jan 2014
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Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this sleeping difficulties. Besides drugs, it is important that you adopt and practice some healthy sleep attitudes like avoiding coffee and caffeinated drinks, avoid naps during the day, use the bed only for sleeping and sex, diminish all distraction during sleeping hours, ht shower just before going to bed etc. These should be able to provide some additional hours of good sleep. If together the results are not great, you may want to ask your doctor if the dose of ambien can be adjusted or a new sleeping pill tried.

I hope this addresses your query fully. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more clarification or information if need be. I wish you well.
Dr. Ditah, MD.
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How To Treat Severe Insomania While On Xanax,seroquel And Ambien With No Relief?

Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this sleeping difficulties. Besides drugs, it is important that you adopt and practice some healthy sleep attitudes like avoiding coffee and caffeinated drinks, avoid naps during the day, use the bed only for sleeping and sex, diminish all distraction during sleeping hours, ht shower just before going to bed etc. These should be able to provide some additional hours of good sleep. If together the results are not great, you may want to ask your doctor if the dose of ambien can be adjusted or a new sleeping pill tried. I hope this addresses your query fully. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more clarification or information if need be. I wish you well. Dr. Ditah, MD.