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Suggest Treatment For Sleeplessness While Having Stress

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Posted on Mon, 3 Oct 2016
Question: Hi,

I have been suffering from stress and anxiety since few days.
Due to which I'm suffering from lack of sleep.
please suggest medication.

Thanks,
XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It is unwise to start sleep medications...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

As your symptoms started after acute episode of stress / anxiety, I assume your sleep will improve after the current stressful events change. It would be a better decision to manage stress and anxiety with behavioural modifications instead of starting sleep medicines.

I will suggest you stop worries. Eat healthy food at regular intervals. Start physical exercise. Incase, the sleep trouble remains despite correction of anxiety / stress events, you may be started on a small dose of zolpidem (zolfresh). Please note that these drugs are prescription only medicines not available over the counter. Your local doctor will know about it.

Hope this helps.

Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Sleeplessness While Having Stress

Brief Answer: It is unwise to start sleep medications... Detailed Answer: Hi, As your symptoms started after acute episode of stress / anxiety, I assume your sleep will improve after the current stressful events change. It would be a better decision to manage stress and anxiety with behavioural modifications instead of starting sleep medicines. I will suggest you stop worries. Eat healthy food at regular intervals. Start physical exercise. Incase, the sleep trouble remains despite correction of anxiety / stress events, you may be started on a small dose of zolpidem (zolfresh). Please note that these drugs are prescription only medicines not available over the counter. Your local doctor will know about it. Hope this helps. Regards