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What Causes Headache After Having Zolpidem?
Question: was given a different brand when I renewed zolpidem 12.5. these do not work and gives a headache. how do I get old brand back
Brief Answer:
You should get by prescription.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear
I understand your concern.
Sometimes it happen that change in brand will lead to re emergence of the symptoms.
12.5 mg Zolpidem is ideal dose for sleep problem and insomnia.
So Can you tell me about your brand name of zolpidem? or since it is prescribed medication you can consult the doctor who has given to you that brand and ask your doctor to change to previous brand.
Choose among standard company and do not take from generic brand.
so you can consult and get assistance from your doctor.
Besides this sleep hygiene will help you to maintain good sleep.
Like fix sleep schedule and stick on it,no day time sleep
Exercise that makes you fatigue,stress free activities and meditations
Avoid alcohol and smoking
Avoid heavy meal in dinner
Avoid tea coffee soft drink at night
Use bed when you feel sleepy
Read up to when you will sleepy
Calm and cool bed room
All of this will help you to restore good sleep.
I hope i have answered your query.
Still have query then feel free to ask.
Thank you.
You should get by prescription.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear
I understand your concern.
Sometimes it happen that change in brand will lead to re emergence of the symptoms.
12.5 mg Zolpidem is ideal dose for sleep problem and insomnia.
So Can you tell me about your brand name of zolpidem? or since it is prescribed medication you can consult the doctor who has given to you that brand and ask your doctor to change to previous brand.
Choose among standard company and do not take from generic brand.
so you can consult and get assistance from your doctor.
Besides this sleep hygiene will help you to maintain good sleep.
Like fix sleep schedule and stick on it,no day time sleep
Exercise that makes you fatigue,stress free activities and meditations
Avoid alcohol and smoking
Avoid heavy meal in dinner
Avoid tea coffee soft drink at night
Use bed when you feel sleepy
Read up to when you will sleepy
Calm and cool bed room
All of this will help you to restore good sleep.
I hope i have answered your query.
Still have query then feel free to ask.
Thank you.
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Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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