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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Insomnia For Over 21plus
Question: Hi. I have beeb experiencing chronic insomnia for over 21plus years. My doctors have prescribed 10 mg ambient, valiums, etc. Nothing seems to do the trick. Do you have any new med that are working. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Try mirtazapine or olanzapine
Detailed Answer:
HI
Thanks for using healthcare magic. I, Dr Abhishek Kapoor, would help you in this query.
I think, you have chronic insomnia and in that case, you should avoid benzodiazepine due to their tolerance effect. You can try some sedative antidepressant like mirtazapine or sedative antipsychotic like olanzapine at low dose. You can also try melotonin or ramelteon that acts through sleep circadian rhythm. These drugs have less tolerance or dependence pattern. Rest, you can discuss with your doctor.
In case, you need further help, you can ask.
Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
Psychiatrist
Try mirtazapine or olanzapine
Detailed Answer:
HI
Thanks for using healthcare magic. I, Dr Abhishek Kapoor, would help you in this query.
I think, you have chronic insomnia and in that case, you should avoid benzodiazepine due to their tolerance effect. You can try some sedative antidepressant like mirtazapine or sedative antipsychotic like olanzapine at low dose. You can also try melotonin or ramelteon that acts through sleep circadian rhythm. These drugs have less tolerance or dependence pattern. Rest, you can discuss with your doctor.
In case, you need further help, you can ask.
Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
Psychiatrist
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